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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
SPEAKING OF FAMINE.

Dr. Ira Remsen, president Of John
Hopkins University recently stated, in
an address before a scientific assocla-
ton, that We may look forward to
time when this earth contains more
people than II can produce food for, UNI
less more scientific methods than those
now prevailing are employed. Ills idea
Is that the time Is coming when for
lack Of proper fertilizers the earth
will not be able to yield even as much
as II does now while us population
viii be enormously greater lie de-
;lared that the best opinion Is that the
altpetre beds win be exhausted In
thirty or forty years, The only substl-
mte yet proposed Is that supply
" nitrogen can be obtained from the
atmosphere But It is rather dlsap-
pointing to learn that thus far chemists
rave not been able to make, except IN
rery small quantity substances useful
ls food, and that there is absolutely no
prospect that they viii be ablt to do 80
within reasonable time
II is safe TO say though, that II Is
ot necessary 70 worry about that con.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
THE PANAMA MESSAGE.

The President shows positively, In
his message to Congress on the Pan
anna question, that the attitude OF this
government during the isthmian crisis
several insinuatlons that the revolution
was effected by the aid Of any one con-
nected with our government or that
anyone In Washington had guilty
knowledge Of what was going to hap
pen. He also points out that but for
the attitude Of this government, blood
shed would have ensued and much
property would have been destroyed.
The President declares
"By the unanimous action of It's peo-
pie, without the firing OF shot--with
"A unanimlty hardly before recorded In
any similar case-the people OF Pana-
ma declared themselves an Independent
republic. Their recognition by this gov
eminent was based upon state OF
facts In no way dependent for its justi-
fication upon our action In ordinary
cases. ] have not denied nor do | wish
to deny, either the validity or the pro-
prIety Of the general rule that new
state should not be recognized as In
dependent until II has shown It's ability
to maintain It's independence. This
rule Is derived from the principle OF
non-intervention, and as a corollary of
that principle has generally Teen OBJ
served by the United States But,
like the principle from which Il Is de-
duced, the rule is subject TO exceptions.
and there are In my opinion clear and
imperative reasons why departure
from II was justified and even re-
quired In the present instance, These
reasons embrace, FIST, GU treaty
rights; seco d, ou, national interests
and safety, and third, the interests OF
collective civilization"
The critics Of the government have
been guilty OF several mistakes, They
have assumed that we took Panama
away from Colombial that I'VE" pre-
vented the republic from putting down
the rebellion; that we established the
new republic, etc, all OF which Is
shown TO be the flimslest fiction. All
this country did was TO notify the two
parties to the dispute that neither Of
them could carry on military opera
lions along the strip OF land trayersed
by the railroad. The United States
had but single gunboat at Colon, and
the commander of this vessel did not
intervene In the slightest way to pre-
vent the landing Of the Colombian force
that had been sent to the scene OF
trouble But, when the Panama gov
eminent had been set up. and the
Colombian commander had notified the
commander OF the United States vessel
that he should insist upon his assumed
right to carry on military operations on
the line of the railway II became nee
essary TO intervene under our treaty
obligation TO keep traffic open, when
this had been done. the commander
OF the Colombian troops yielded to the
inducements Of the merchants Of Colon
10 sail for Cartagena, leaving no local
authority on the Isthmus except that
of the Republic OF Panama. For fair
criticism, facts should be considered
and not fiction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

the Russlan border, to village In
Austria. The purport Of the message
lis Tn aGII rn retention VI The powers
TO n. ns.zrgr In which the Jews again
are, and to induce them to enter ef-
fec,ive protests In time.
Russian fanatics are perfectly cap
able of committing another outrage
upon the hated race. The seventh OF
January is Christmas day In belated
Russia, and II Is possible that the plan
Is to celebrate the birth OF the Savior,
by sacrificing some OF the people who,
in the estimate Of ignorant fanatics.
are responsible for the cruclfxion. In
order to accomplish the sinister pur-
pose, agitators are said to be at work,
distributing innammatory circulars no
less effective because they are made
up OF vie falsehOods. Thus, circulars
are being distributed picturIng "three
Jews holding q Christian girl dressed
IN Russian costume. A fourth Jew Is
IN the act OF cutting her throat. while
an old woman OF the hated race holds
q vessel 70 catch the blood" What
this picture presents, the Russian peas-
ant nrmly believes, that human sacri-
ficc-the murder Of Christian children
lis part Of the Jewish ritual. So long
has the falsehood been circulated so
often has It been repeated that Il Is
firmly believed The tactics Of the
Jev-baters In Russia are not different
from the tactics OF b!gots in every
country, our own not excluded.
The Russian government does not. Of
course, believe these absurd stories. But
II does fear the growth OF the Jewish
religion and OF the revolutionary spirit,
In a country whore the emperor is also
pope, Il Is natural that the growth OF
any religion other than the orthodox
should be anxlously watched. For that
reason Il looks with calm upon atroc-
ties that strike the rest OF the world
with horror. II adopts restrictive laws
against the Jews. and tells friendly
neighbors that this Is done for their
protection,
There Is no relief possible to the Jews
In Russia. There they will always be
"captives" slaves. In Zionism is their
hope. And probably the fanaticlsm Of
their oaptors will persuade themselves
and the world at large of this truth.
Protests are Of no avail However,
II this massacre occurs, as scheduled. 1t
takes place after the world, the Rus
sian government included, has received
warning OF its coming, II no measures
are adopted for lis prevention, It can
not escape the burden OF responsible |
ty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The Las Angeles Times mIdwinter
number. published on New Years day.
contains 100 pages, 80 Of which are in
magazine form and set forth the pro-
ducts. enterprises and prospects Of the
Golden State in splendid style. The H.
Illustrations are particularly good. And
the portraits. which are legion. are clear
and distinct and, in newspaper par
lance, are too numerous TO mention In
detail. The City Of the Angels is not
behind any part OF the country In Its
live, up-to-date and progressive public
journals. The Times looms up among
them in strength and beauty and fairly
earns its prominence and extensive cir
culatIon. We wish It's publishers and
editors continued influence and pros
per!ty and also a happy new year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
ENCOURAGING REPORTS.

The statement made by Professor
swendson TO State Engineer Doremus In
relation to the Utah Lake reservoir
proposition, is very encouraging. The
examinations under his direction, II APP
pears, have demonstrated the feasibility
of the project, and he win soon render
an official report thereof TO Chief En-
ginecr Newell. This will contain details
az to the conditions existing, plans for
the work TO be done. and estimates as
10 the cost Of the undertaking, We un-
derstand that the Professor is favorable
10 the project, and will make recon-
mendations accordingly; also that Chief
Engineer Newell entertains views In
the same direction,
IL Is well known that Mr. Doremus,
who is chairman OF the Arid Land Rec
lamation Fund commission, appointed
by the Governor and is also the state
Engineer In strongly Of the opinion that
the Utah Lake scheme is not only
feasible, but the best plan In view for
securing to this city and county an
. adequate water supply Therefore II IL
sure that he ~ pleased with the ac-
count given by Prof Swendson Of his
official inspection and examination.
The only thing that we know of that
now stands In the way of securing the
financial aid required from the govern
ment. is an agreement among the water
users In this county, whether as indi-
viduals or companies as to their re,
spectiye claims and responsibilities. It
IL Of no use to appeal for any portion
OF the funds to be devoted to arid and
semi-arld land reclamation, until the
prospective and actual users OF the wa
ter have come TO "a unity OF the faith"
and concert OF action, Candid con-
sideratlon OF the matter Is therefore
pressing and important.
Definite proceedings cannot be had,
OF course, until the official report is
presented and made public, Then the
project with It's propositions, estimates
and benefits will be fully set forth,
and all parties concerned viii be able
TO weigh them, and learn what Is in
volved In entering upon a debt 10 the
government which will have TO be paid
according TO contract, The terms will
he fully EXPLAINED, and some cOnclu-
sion ought then to be reached which
viii be Of general as well as individual
good
Here IL where we wish to offer word
OF advice, II II that the people of
this county proceed in "A patriotic and
fraternal spirit. We would not ask
anyone TO rellnQuish single right or
forfeit any acquired privilege, or plunge
into any obligation without a full
equivalent, But We do ask and expect
that people who have come here to
build up the country and make II
pleasant habltatIon for all who dwell
In this favored region, viii have regard
10 the desires and necessities Of their
nelghbors and associates, and come to-
gether In harmony for mutual benefit
and the general welfare. And who
Is my neighbour Let the answer
come from every ones own heart and
conscience,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
DEsERET NEWS PHONES.

Persons desiring to communicate by
telephone with any department OF the
Deseret News will save themselves and
this establishment Q great deal Of an
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Taken as a whole the new year COM
mercially opens favorably, Holiday
trade has been large, and the merchants
have got rid OF their seasonable winter
goods Last year November and De.
cember were so warm that commercial
firms were weighted down with old
stocks but fortunately that Is not the
case this year, a circumstance which
gives assurance that the retail mer-
chants can pay the wholesale mer-
chants. The year closes with much
easier money market than was pre-
dlcted ninety days ago In truth, rates
have been recently falling. Everybody
Is becoming cautious In extending busl.
ness, and that is a bulwark OF unques-
toned safety. Collections are more en-
couraging than they were sixty days
ago, and therefore the general outlook
Is better.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

1.-THE New York World rather thinks
It has got lndisputable evidence that
the control Of the United States steel
corporation has passed from the Nor.
gan group to the Rockefeller comblna.
ton Perhaps, But what's the differ
ence?' says the Boston Herald, That
OF name merely ana there Is authon-
~ for saying that rose under any
other name would smell as sweet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Worcester Spy.

The United States is big enough to
withstand a few mistakes II is big
enough to reorgan2e, its business in
terests, II necessary. What We all
want to see established, first OF all Is a
condition that provides job for every
body. II is quite right and proper
afterward that we make an effort TO
increase production so that the wages
Of every man who has Job shall grow
larger and larger. The great enemy Of
good wages Is ldleness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Baltimore Sun.

The new year will be one OF great po-
litlcal excitement and activity and
Congress Will have its hands full Ia
dealing with questions OF tarlff. with
the United States Of Colombia, with the
new republic Of Panama and with the
construction OF the isthmlan canal. and
during good part Of the year the
country will be In the throes OF presl-
dental campaign. at period most cn-
teal In our history.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

umy l., which nut cniy presents fine
Typographical appearance, but. curtains
inuGlL iI1n1rnIflru Of yalna and intsr-
esf-, rlm outs ua fifeiy examted,, TIM
ulNer Is mat iaih prg.ty md tina whiis
unmhef exhibits talfnt and aitErpriis.
Mortmrn UraA pErthrghriy should
praise TIM En.hEstnsrs al the Logan Hns-
Buhnrsn IL is chs best publication
EVER cent forth from Logan city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
THE NEW YEAR,
Kansas City World.

The harvest OF every year Is about the
same. There are SOME tares In every
sheaf OF wheat, some dregs OF bitter
ness I'm every cup OF Joy. While some
can smile with complacent sense OF
achievement there are others who must
contemplate in tears their harvest OF
barren regrets" At the close Of the
annual struggle humanity may be d.
wded into two classes, he yiotors and
the yanqulshed, In the same never
ending procession are those who have
been crowned with the bay leaves Of
success and the sad. the weary and the
empty handed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Golfers Weekly.

In foreign politics we have had our
usual luck, convenient incident prob.
ably bringing nearer the isthman ca,
nal, the Alaskan award being In our
favor and the European world continu-
ing It's attentions to the newly popular
heiress. Colombia, We have ceased 10
frighten the industrial world abroad as
much as we did year ago, and talk
Of European coalition abroad against
us has subsidized hut we are stIll az high
on top Of the tidal wave Of prosperity,
and good luck, and there Is no signs
ahead Of darker fortune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

When the keen polgnancy Of sorrow
over the lroquols theater fire shall
have been somewhat dulled, the per-
formers who were on the IN -fated stage
Will almost surely utilize their exper-
fence for advertising purposes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The Chicago horror closes the old
year with Its most appalling disaster
The fires In the Brooklyn theater, the
Ring theater In Vienna, the Opera CO.
mique and the charities bazar In Paris,
and In the Victoria theater In sunder-
land are already remote and are
dwarfed by comparison with this. Al.
ter each OF these disasters the demand
went up that theaters be so constructed
as to render such CHASTITY calamlties
impossible, 1t will be heard again in
vastly increased volume. and this time
the warning must not go unheeded,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

II is hard to see Just why an inves-
tlgation into the cause Of the Iroquois
theater fire horror should be made by
union labor organizations, They are no
more interested than the general pub
lie. But II such an investigation can
throw any light on the subject It win
be welcome.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
WARNED OF MASSACRE.

Rumor has II that another Kischlnefr
massacre Of Jews lie planned, to take
place on the seventh Of this month.
The rumor comes from Russia, In
dispatch that IL said to have been
carried by messenger 700 miles across
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Congressman Dixon OF Montana
would wire fence the Canadian border
so as TO Keep out Chinese, II his idea
goes Il WIN employ an his spare time
to keep his fences" In repair
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
Pueblo Chletta,n.

Every human being makes good reso-
lutions, and every human being breaks
them. The promise Of reform made to
ones self or 10 some one else that
stands the strain and results In a per-
manent benefit to character Is the ex.
ceptlon and not the rule.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Consul Heenan says the KlshIueft
Jews are more scared than hurt. Pos
sibly, but they were pretty well hurt,
II death and torture be hurt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

II looks as though the Board Of Edu-
cation Intended to add nepotlsm to the
school curriculum. Don't, The people
do not want II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Mr. Bryan has been writing on
Farming He may supplement this
article, when he returns, by one on
Great men who have met mo-"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Tayler Will lead the anti.smoot cruz
SADIE, He doubtless belongs to the tall
ors Of Tooley street family, who posed
as I'VE, the people"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

During the last year Sl,i65 patents
were issued In Washington. This
makes it patent that we are nation
OF inventors
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The atmosphere OF our town makes IL
certain that there must be some fire
where there Is so much smoke.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Senator Shaw's plan IL thought TO
be incapable of execution" says
Boston paper. If this Is so, then It
Kills it.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

If Dlogenes lived IN these days no
would probably be hunting for a rich
man rather than an honest one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

New York market reports quote eggs
Strong" 1t can readily be believed
at this season OF the year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

II the Mlkado is as reasonable as the
Car pretends to be concilatory, there
Will be no war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

Perhaps Russia and Japan are walt
ing until the war correspondents ar
rive.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

General Wright will be expected to
write his name large in Philippine his
tory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The theaters Of the country seem to
be so unsafe that 1t may be necessary
to introduce the Greek open theater
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The cold weather makes boiled wa
ter little more seasonable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06
MUSIC TEACHERS.

All who desire TO consult the list Of
the representative professors and
music teachers Of Salt Lake should
read the Musicians Directory"
In the Saturday News"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

II takes very little snow to make the
sleigh bells Jingle merrlly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The snow Is Of very fine quality.
What II lacks Is quantity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

The Logan Republican issued a very
handsome new years edition on Jan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-06

All is not cold that glitters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-20
Toxic Looks
for Retreat
Of Russians
Expects KurODatkil
to Fall Back Upon
Banks Of the Hun

TOXIC. Oct. 1s.-The Russian con-
centration in front OF the armies Of
Generals Oku and Nodzu (the left and
center respectively on Monday, re-
ported by Field Marshal Oyama, Gre
ated the impression here that the Rus
gressive and that another great bat
tie was imminent, but 1t is now be-
lieved that General Kuropatkin is
merely seeking TO protect his right and
rear, in order to gain time TO with
draw his army across the Hun River
because it is believed that It will be
impossible for him either to move ag-
gressively against the Japanese or TO
hold his position on the Shakhe River.
Manchurtan headquarters. telegraph
ing yesterday afternoon, says:
The conditions in front Of the main
strength OF the right army show no
considerable change. The forces Of the
enemy which have been driven from
Bensfhu mainly retreated toward Kao-
tai Pass The enemy's force in front
Of the right army appears to be dimin-
ishing, but the activity Of his small
forces continues.
There has been no considerable
change in front OF the center army. The
enemy tried several attacks on the
night Of October II, but was repulsed
every time To-day an artillery duel
is in progress.
The enemy In front Of the left army
is occasionally, but indirectly, Smelling
our positions The enemy stopped i'm
mediately in front Of our positions at
distance Of from 500 to 1000 meters
and Is fortifying his positions. The
enemy that opposed the left detach-
ment Of our left army has halted at
a line embracing Mengtapao, San
chiatzu and Hangchiatai. and is forth
flying his positions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-20
Force
Of Reserves
Available
General Has
Fresh Troops to
Refill Ills Lines

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 1s.-The
Emperor has received from General
Kuropatkin, under date OF October IS,
the following dispatch:
During the night the japanese at
tackled our advanced positions at Lone
Tree Hill. but they were repuIsed. No
reports have been received of any
other engagements. Everything was
quiet at all our positions I'D to 10
o'clock this morning. Rain fell all
night and the roads have been greatly
damaged
General sakharofr teIegraphed at
midday to-day that the japanese were
concentrating at Linshinpu, west of
the railroad.
A detachment OF Russian cavalry re-
-connoitering last night in the vicinity
Of Shakhe captured two Japanese guns
with no loss to itself.
The general advises that last night
passed quietly. with the exception Of
the exploits Of the Russian cavalry.
and says the Russian left flank has ad-
Vanced signify.
The military critics are not yet salts
fed that Oyama is ready to reIfnoufsh
the offensive, expressing the opinion
that he may still try TO break through
the Russian center in order to compel
Kuropatkin to retire to the line OF the
Hun River, unless he has become con-
WINGED that the superiority Of the Rus
sian numbers and reserves makes his
withdrawal TO the line of the Taftse
River advisable. General Geisman as
serts positively that up to Yesterday
kuropatkin had not brought ANYTHING
like all the regiments Of his reserves
into action and the number of fresh
units behind which his battered troons
could reform accounts ror Kuropat-
kin's ability to resume the offensive.
One correspondent says 1t is persist
emily reported that three JapanesA
battalions are surrounded on a hill bv
General Rennenkampf and that thev
are momentarily expected to surren-
der.
Another correspondent reports that
during the advance of the left early
last week forty Japanese with five of
fcers were surrounded in a Chinese
village, but only five of them s,1rren-
dered, the remainder committed sui-
eide.