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Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
CLOUDlNG THE ISSUE.
The Russians Say of the Japanese
 Statement of the Chefoo Affair.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The Rus sian authorities decline to formally re- ply to the statement presenting the Japanese side of the Ryeshitelni affair given to the Associated Press August 21. Nevertheless, the Russian view of the Japanese statement was reflected by an official of the foreign office to the correspondent of the Associated Press. He declared that the statement was an attempt by general assertion to cloud and distract attention from the issue raised by the Russian protest namely, that Japan had violated the neutrality of China by entering the harbor at Chefoo and in contempt of every principle of international law committing a hostile act against q Rus sian vessel which had been disarmed by a power exercising sovereignty and the protection of whose sovereignty she was enjoying. That in a nutshell the official declared, was the issue which the Japanese could not escape by unsupported counter charges that Russia was first responsible kor the violation of Chinese neutrality. The Japanese assertion that q Russian wireless station had been erected cn the territory of the Russian consulate at ChefoO was not admitted, out as suming it to be true, the foreign office officials contend that the establishment of such communication in neutral ter ritory was no more violation of China s neutrality than the Japenesa cable communication with Shanghai.
 In the case of the General Ann strong in the harbor of FayaI, cited Fby Japan, she had not been disearned by the Portuguese authorities, so that upon opening fire upon the English boat. instead of appealing to the Por- tuguese for protection, the United States itself disregarded Portuguese neutrality and freed Portuguese sOv- ereignty from obligation to protecc the ship. In the case of the Ryeshitelni, on the contrary, the Russian ship was Gis- armed and the protection of the Chi nese was asked when the Japanese ap- preached. It was only then, China having failed to do her duty to pro- tect and Japan having violently board cd the Ryeshtelni, that the captain and sailors being without arms tried to repel them as best they could with their fists. The Japanese, instead e applying to China for any redress, hao simply disregarded Chinese sovereign ty and took the law into thei. own hands.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
NEVADA WASHOUTS.
A Serious Situation in the Towns of
 Tonopah and Goldfieds.

Reno. New, Aug. 25-Cloudbursts and washouts in Tonopah and along the lines of the Tonopah and the Car son and Colorado railroads are the most disastrous in the history of these dis tricts. Along the Tonopah road all of the track built after the last washouts has been swept away and it will be a week at least before any traffic can be moved. At Walker Lake, near flaw thOrne, the track is under three feet of water for nelrly four miles and the lake has risen above it's level from six to nine feet. Great chasms have been washed in the desert and traffic is in a state of chaos.
 TOnopah and Goldfelds which are on the verge of starvation, are being temporarily relieved by rushing sup plies via Groom Springs, Silver Peak and Candelaria by wagon trains, but this is only temporary as over 5000 people must be fed in the different camps and extraordinary measures must be taken for their belief Food supplies at the camp are practically exhausted. Flour, bacon and all sta pies have run out, and only canned goods remain. Heroic measures are be- ing taken, and with the resumption Of the stage lines relief is hoped for. While the situation is critical and much suffering must be endured it IS hoped that the next few days will bring about better conditions.
 No lives have been lost.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
Russians Say Japs Will Break Their Teeth
WALLS OF PORT ARTHUR
Japanese Report Constant Progress. The Campaign in the North Likely to Be Prosecuted by the nikadO in Spite of the Winter.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-The latest information from the front is summed up in tOday's dispatches from Chefoo to the Associated Press showing that the Japanese in the assaults on Port Arthur on August 21 and 22 were again repulsed with heavy losses. Despite the assertion made in Tokio that all the attacks so far on the fortress have been merely preliminary to a grand in fantry assault, the feeling grows here that the ferocity Of the repeated at tacks is gradually dissipating the en- ergy of the besiegers and that the Japanese may find after all that they have broken their teeth on the stones of Port Arthur"
 Nothing can be ascertained here re- garding the reports from Tollio of the sinking of two Russian torpedo boat destroyers at Port Arthur.
 The fact that the Port Arthur squad ron is already so crippled and scatter ed has greatly reduced it's importance as financial factor in the eyes of the authorities here. Accounts of the mis- fortune to the battleship SevastOpol and of the sinking of the cruiser No vik are allowed to be extensively print ed, and it appears that the balance of sea power in the east is thoroughly up set pending the arrival of the Baltic squadron in oriental waters.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
DwiNDLING DEFENsES.
The Russians at Port Arthur Have
 Only Three Important Ones.

Chefoo, Aug. 25.-Golden Hill, White Marble mountain and LiaOti mountain, according to Chinese advices, dated the night of Aug. 9, are now the only main forts securely held by the Rus sians at Port Arthur. Others are oc- cupied by them, but they are subject ed to an artillery fire which renders their tenure uncertain. Fort number five, which has frequently been. reported taken by the Japanese and retaken by the Russians is again declared to be ;n the hands of the Japanese.
 A rumor, having some points of au- thenticity says that the new European section of Port Arthur is in flames. Owing to the mud and brick construc- tion of the buildings, however, it is probable that the fire is not general.
 It is said that the Japanese are us- ing guns taken from the harbor de- lenses, of Kobe, NagasalIi and Yoko- hama. These guns, numbering 300. are of heavy calibre.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26

Commander and the German steame" Thea by me Vladivostok squadron and pointed out that compensation had been paid in the case of the Thea, while it had not even been promised in that of the Knight Commander. The members of the deputation also stated that it was notorious that shipments of contrahan of war had been made from Antwerp and Hamburg, while in surance rates from those and from the French ports were much lower than from English ports. MT. Balfour ask ed if the proportion of British shipping to the esat was eighty per cent, and q member of the deputation replied that it was about 90 per cent.
 The premier then began his reply. He said the questions must be conSid- cred separately and in the light of diff ferent conditions. In the first place, special differences had arisen between Great Britain and Russia and owing to captures made by the volunteer fleet steamers which had passed the Dar- danelles in the character of vessels other than war vessels, aS all were aware This led to acute controversy and the Russian government gave as surances without making a statement on the question of principle involved, that vessels of this fleet would not make further captures. Then when the Smolensk stopped another Bri tiSh vessel, the Comedian, painful impression was created and the gov- ernment made urgent inquiries as to how this could be reconciled with the former assurances.
 MT. Ralfour carefullly reviewed the cases of alleged dlfferential treatment. He said there was no evidence as yet that fair treatment would not be met ed out to all. and that in his opinion the cases cited hardly bore out the ser ious contention of discrimination against British shipping, but should iS against his own sincere belief appear that there really had been discrimina- tion the government would take every step to stop any such disastrous state of things, which he refused even 70 contemplate. The delegation must re- member that belligerents had rights as well as neutrals. and the premier add ed: We ourselves may have to ap- peal to the law of nations to protect our rights as belligerents and in the in terest of our own self preservation we may be obliged to ignore the interests of neutral shippers engaged in the risky though legitimate operation of carrying coDtraband of war"
 The premier appealed to the deputa- ton, in interest of themselves and ot the world at large, to ~iew both sides of the-questiOn and to approach it in a spirit of moderation.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
CAUGHT BETWFENFL00DS
West Bound Santa Fe Trains Can Co
 Neither East nor West.

Albuquerque. N. NJ, Aug. 25.-After moving east 25O miles to detcur by Way of New Mexico. the westbound oyer land Santa Fe trains that were stalled in Arizona for several days owing tO Washouts. have met with another Ob- struction at this end. During the heavy rain this afternoon large washout occurred at Isleta. thirteen miles south of here on the Fl Paso branch of ;he Santa Fe railroad.
 Five of the Arizona storm bound trains arrived at Albuquerque from Se- ligman and Ashfork this afternoon. They were to go to California by way of Deming on the Southern Pacific. The /Cuthbert Canadian party which left Seligman at ? o'clock, passed safe ly. Another train with sixteen cars started toward Deming at p. m-. but half an hour later encountered a wash out nearly 300 feet long. The sand at this point is washed from under tine track and as the water is flooding the roadbed in other sections it will b. i'm possible to move a trin until repairs are made.
 The big train was backed into Albu- querQue ana nefe Ine weary bIdN ri-t9 are again to be delayed indenfiitely. lt is not known at this time what Viu be done to move the delayed passen- gers to their destination. The rOa.lbed is badly crippled at many points in Western Arizona. Passengers are 1uak- ing requests to be sent over the Santa Fe to Denver and transferred to roads that will take them to their homes cff men and children passengers. who have occupied the chair cars and tour ist coaches for a week. Ten cars Of the United States mail are on the delayed trains. -
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
BITTER CONTEST IN UTAH
Governor Wells Was Defeated for
 Denomination.

Salt Lake. Utah, Aug. 25.-After a bitter all day fight John c. Cutler of Salt Lake, was nominated for governor by the republican state convention on the second ballot. The fight was a three cornered one between Governor Heber NJ Wells, now serving his sec ond term in that office, James II. Ham, moHd. the present secretary of state and John c. Cutler, a prominent mer- chant of Salt Lake, and absorbed the attention of the delegates to the ex clusion Of the rest of the ticket. MT. Hammond withdrew after the first ballot. The second ballot stood: Cut 239, Wells 221.
 Charges tha. church influence was being used in behalf of Mr. Cutler were freely made by the adherents of Gov ernOr Wells and MT. Hammond. In directly the fight for the United States senatorship in the Utah legislature, next winter, was brought into today contest, Senator Shoot who is one of the twelve apostles of the Mormon church, being an open and active sup porter of MT. Cutler. while Governor Wells was helped in his campaign by Senator Kearns. During the balloting the feeling between the Wells anu Cutler adherents> broke forth several times but charges of church influence. which were expected to be made in the convention hall did not material ize.
 Outside of the fight for the governor ship, interest centered in the nomina- ton for congressman. Early in the day the Wells and Hammond dele gates succeeded in having this nom- ination postponed until the last and after Governor Wells was defeated. q lively fight against the renominatlon of Congressman Joseph Howell was looked for.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
Both JeffrieS and MunrOe
 Ready for inc Gong
CHAMPIONS STATEMENT
He Believes He Will Win but He Ad- mits That the Unexpected Is Pos sible - He Will Take no Chances With the Miner.

San Francisco. Aug 2z-Both Ier- fries and Munroe are ready for the sound of the gong tomorrow night Each one xpIesses himself fit and con fident of winning. Betting IooseneI up some tonight. A noticeable feature was an increase in the number Of bets at 100 to 9. There was considerabie betting on the number of rounds Ret ting that Jeffries would win inside of ten rounds was at even money.
 Champion Jeffries made the follow ing statement: No plays for the fled with the decision as well as With a knockout. It is all ROppyeock to say that this other fellow is a pudding He is big and strong and no one c1n tell what will happen when he gets in- to the ring. I expect to win. I feel that it is in me. but l am not going to take any chances.
 "I don't want to win on a dangerous punch if I can win easier oa a deci-iOl- While I shall fight the best that Is in me, it will be cautiously. The people who are betting on the number Of
 
 me. I don't care how many rounds it takes, as long as l win. or course. if I see the chance to do it safely. I will try to finish the bout as quickly Cs possible, but I am not going to take any chances for the sake Of winning in q certain number of rounds. Al she same time, everything looks good to me. I feel right.
 'I shall go into the ring in the best possible condition and with the inten- ton of doing my best. The inteTpre:a- tion of rules as they were decided up on last night suits me perfectly. Hlt~ ting in the br6akaway is fair to both men and gives no one any particular advantage. I am emphatic that ] wiU not start if Munroe tries to use any thing but soft bandages on his hands
 Munroe said: "I Gm glad the hlrl work is over. am in as good shape. as it is possible for me to be. I am confident of winning. nOtWithstlndiEg the way the public looks at it.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
Was Struck by the Miners
 Gathered at Portland
THE MORMON QUESTION
It Was Uncovered by the Excitable Former Colorado Congressman, Lafe Pence While Trying to Locate Permanent Headquarters.

Portland Ore, Aug. 25.-Great bit terness was aroused at the afternoon session of the American Mining con gTess by the injection of the Mormon question into the discussion aneut the selection of permanent headquarters for the congress. The sentiment that Utah will solve the Mormon problem in her own way and that it will be settled 10 the satisfaction of the country, was hotly endorsed, judging by the ap- plause of the largest assembly that has ever attended the sessions of the con gress. The controversy started by Lafe Pence of Lewiston, Idaho former member of congress from Colorado. and developed into a debate that it is now believed will result in the post ponement of the selection of permanent headquarters for one year or perhaps longer.
 President Richards in calling the convention to order for the afternoon session. made an appeal to the deie- gates to approach the question in all seriousness and be prepared to give it their most careful consideration He characterized 1t as the most import ant decision that the organization has ever been called upon to render and said that it was of vastly more con- sequence that the selection be wise, than that either Denver or Salt Lake be chosen.
 John Deru of Utah promptly took the floor and moved that Salt Lake City be made the permanent headquarters Of the congress. Before he had taken his seat James F. GaHbreath. Jr.. Of Denver, was on his feet with a motion to amend by substituting Denver for Salt Lake. Col. John II. Crawford of oregon started to speak in advocacy of the recommendation or President Richards. but was ruled out of order on a point being raised by Il. s. Joseph of Utah.
 Judge O. W. Powers of Utah then took the platform and delivered an ad- dress in support of the claims of Utah's capital city. In the course Of his remarks he pledged to the congress the hearty support of all classes of Utah citizens. Jew and Mormon. and made reference 10 the good will with which the Mormon church had extend ed them privileges Of using it's asseIn- bly, roo to the great congress until such time as building is completed.
 Lafe Pence of Idaho was the next speaker and spoke in behalf of Den yer. In the course of his remarks he adverted to the Mormon problem and instantly the convention was thrown into a state of intense excitement that disturbed the proceedings for the re- mainder of the afternoon and engen- dered a bitterness that has not before been manifested.
 James F. Gallbreath, Jr., of Colorado. delivered an address, presenting the claims of Denver in a straightforward and concise manner
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
FILLED WITH JAPANESE.
An Estimate of the Strength in Man.
 churia.

Liao Yang, Aug. 25-At Russian head quarters here Kurokfs army is esti- mated at 100000, Nodzu's force at TO- 900 and Oku's at 10000. This is ex- elusive of two divisions of 90,OOO men moving on the right bank of the Lia0 river
 It continues to be believed here that the Japanese armies in Manchuria are awaiting the result of the storming of Port Arthur before renewing move ments against Kuropatkin.
 Field Marshal Oyama, the Japanese commander in chief is understood to be with the besiegers of Port Arthur.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
FLAG PULLED DOWN.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-Cantain Reitzenstein has officially reported inc hauling down of the Russian flag last night.
 The correspondent of the Associa sed Press learns that Captain ReitzensteIn asked the admiralty to be allowed to take his ship out even in the face of the superior Japanese force, but when the admiralty ascertained the condition of the Askold and the time required for repairs, her disarmament was ordered and the incident is considered closed
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
TWO ORDERS.

Shanghai, Aug. 25.-An order was received at 9:9O last night from the Russian minister at Pekin that the warships Askold and Grozovoi shall be disarmed. The first order went forth to rush work on the vessels and go out on Sunday and fight the Japanese. The abject distress of the Askold's crew when this news was received was pitt able. The Russians officials were then notified that the Askold's repairs could not be completed by that time and the order was countermanded.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
FIGHTING A WEEK AGO.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The emper- or has received a dispatch from Vice. roy AleXieff. dated Aug. "A, saying that General Stoessel reports from Port Ar thur Aug. 19, that at 4:3O in the morn ing of that day the Japanese began an assault on Uglovoi Hill and opened a fierce bombardment on the fortifica- tons north and east fronts with their batteries on Wolf Hill
 The Japanese, he adds, are digging tren2hes in front of Suishin and along the entire length of Tiger Valley.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
DIED IN Fl PASO JAIL
A Man Who Had Just Been Arrested
 for Fraud.

Fl Paso, Texas, August 25.-J. $. Knowles, q former employe, of the El Paso Southwestern railway was lock ed in a cell at the police station today and died twenty minutes later from heart failure. It was at first sup posed that Knowles had taken poison, but an autopsy developed that he had died from over excitement.
 He was arrested for impersonating J. H. Knowles of. similar name and cashing a bogus draft at a bank in the name of the other Knowles.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
A WINTER CAMPAIGN.
The Japanese Promise the Russians no
 Rest.

London, Aug. 26.-According to cor respondent of the Chronicle with Gen eral KurOki s army, the Japanese are not likely to retire into winter quar- ters. Rather than to thus give the Rus sians breathing space they will pros ecute a vigorous winter campaign.
 The correspondent says that the Jap anese are accommodating immense stores of ammunition and guns a Hai Cheng.
 A dispatch from Liao Yang to the Daily Telegraph reports that severe fighting has taken place at Torantspu, twenty miles southeast of Liao Yang, and that apparently a general attack is in progress.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
PHILIPPINES BANDITS.

Manila, Aug. 25.-Details have been received of the ambush of the native constabulary by bandits on the islands at Leyte in which Captain Barrett of the constabulary was killed. Bandits are footing the town in the province of Misamis, island of Mindanao.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
DYNAMITE EXCITEMENT,
Created for the Purpose of Robbinq
 Chicago Bookmakers.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-By the explosiou of some dynamite caps and in the panic that followed three persons were in- jured this afternoon at the Hawthorne race track. It is supposed that the caps were thrown on the floor of the betting ring with the idea of creating q panic during which the cash boxes of the bookmakers might be robbed. Al tempt was made to rob one bookmaker but it failed.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
SLAUGHTER OF JAPANESE.
The Fearful Price Thy Are Paying for
 Port Arthur.

Chefoo, Aug. 25.-Russian advices received here says that the Japanese assaults at Port Arthur on August 2l and 9 were repulsed with tremendous loss. It is added that the attempt of the Japanese to capture Fort No. l, cost them 10000 men and that their attack on Fort Etzshan resulted in their losing 5000 killed and wounded. Port Dalney is said to be filleed with wounded
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
WAS NO ULTiMATUM.

Pekin, Aug. 25.-With reference to the report that Japan had conveyed an ultimatum to China with regard to the situation at Shanghai, high or- ficial of the ministry of the foreign office today declared emphatically that 1t was without truth. He said also that China would continue to preserve strict neutrality and that she did not anticipate complications in connection with the Shanghai and Chefoo incl dents.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
SMOLENSK HASN'T HEARD.

St. Petersburg, Aug. >25.-The action of the Russian volunteer steamer Smo- lensk in continuing to stop British merchant vessels is attributed to the fact that she probably has not yet re- ceived tefegraphic orders to discontinue seizure operations sent her by the Rus sian government
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
AN OIL FIELD ON FIRE.

New Orleans. Aug. 25.-A telephone message from Jennings, La, says three oil wells there are afire and five others in danger. There seems little hope of saving the field from total destruction.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
coALlNG FROM GERMANS.

Las PalmaS. Canary Islands, Aug. p. -tishermen report that three Russian cruisers were coaling from the German steamer Valesia at Cape Juby, off the south coast of Morocco.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
MIR. HoAR COMFORTABLE.

Worcester, Aug. 25.-Senator Hoar had comfortable night and took nourishment this morning.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, August. 25.-Forecast: Arizona fair south, thunderStorms in north portion Friday. Saturday fair. warmer north portion.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-26

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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-10-05
A Democrat This Year.

The other night when the Democrat.
ic vice presidential candidate, Hon.
Henry G. Davis, appeared in the lob
by of the Shoreham, he almost ran in
to a stylishly dressed and very beau
tiful young lady, who Immediately
gave him the heartiest kind Of an en-
brace, which the ex-senator returned
with interest.
The young lady was Miss Kathe-
rine Elkins, and il was upon her
grandfather that she showered her af-
fection, inasmuoh as she had not seen
him for o good many weeks, on ac-
count of her absence in Europe. No
body was close enough at the time to
hear what it was she whispered to her
grandparents ear, but from the happy
smile that overspread his face it must
have been something akin 20 what her
mother, Mrs. Elkins, is said TO have
written from abroad--"I am Demo.
crat this year" w Washington Post.