The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
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OF 10000 men through Manchuria.
intense Generalization exists among
the populace; and the people Of the sur
town, seeking to reach western Russia.
The railway trains however, are block
ed and over 20O0 voyagers are thus held
UP. The intense cold prevailing increases
the suffering. and adds to the difficulties
OF bringing troops.
FIRST NEWS FROM HARDIN.
Harbin. Manchuria. Feb. 19.-The Rus
are IN IN the sS
its and daily expecting reinforcements.
Russian families are leaving Manchuria
owing to the high price Of provisions all
or which are required for the troops.
The Manchurian and especially the
trans-Baikal railroads cannot cope with
the demands for transportation. Women
and children are unable TO get trains and
many are waiting al the stations suffering
from cold and hunger.
SOME SUPPLIES SCARCE.
The Chinese are quiet and are bringing
in provisions. The rise in prices is due TO
some extent 10 the fall In the value OF
paper money which in some places is al
together refused. IL is expected that
there will be sufficient supplies OF bread,
meat, butter. petroleum and fodder; but
not enough sugar. preserved meats and
linen and there Will be a great scarcity OF
stores can arrive for some time. The
Manchurian railroad officials have applied
for extra allowances OF pay.
GLOOM IN RUSSI.- - OAI lTAI.
st. Petersburg. Feb. i9.-Today and to-
morrow, the closing days OF carnival
week will be observed practically only
by cessation OF work There will be
little rejoicing. Such a carnival time is
not remembered
There have been no festivities and no
gay sleigh parties TO the islands Instead
people gather about the bands playing
In the streets or follow the troops depart
ing for the front.
NOT CONFIRMED.
None OF the reports from abroad OF re-
newed Japanese attacks on Port Arthur
has yet been officially confirmed. al
though private advices continue to report
at attempted landing which was repulsed.
An official communication announcing
Russias withdrawal from participation
in the ST. Louis exposition is published
in the following terms:
THE ministry OF finance hereby brings
TO the notice OF intending exhibitors az
ST. Louis that In view OF the refusal OF
merchants and manufacturers, owing TO
existing circumstances TO send exhibits
TO America. the Russian government has
recognized the necessity TO decline 10 par
ucipate In the aforementioned exposi-
tion"
ON HAYS PROPOSAL.
The Novoe Vremya in a leading edito-
rial on Secretary Hays proposal in re-
gard to the neutrality OF China, says IL
does not see why Russia cannot agree to
II II IT means only Chinese neutrality.
The document appears to protect RUS
sia from a flank attack" the Novoe
Vremya adds. land recognizes her excep-
tional position north OF the great wall:
but, the note stands or falls with the
reality of Chinese neutrality So long as
China honestly and successfully main
tains neutrality Russia will be unwilling
to violate H."
NEW FINANCE MINISTER.
w, N. Kokovzoff, who yesterday was
appointed finance minister I'm succession
OF NJ. Pleske. is considered to be a most
determined opponent OF the financial poll
icy Of M. witte.
He has for many years been ambitious
TO become finance minister and was ap-
pointed NJ. Whites assistant while the
latter held the portfolio: but owing 10
a disagreement he resigned M Kokovzoff
Is regarded here as being n safe, con-
servative financier and IL Is believed that
under his administration Russian credit
abroad Will be sustained. In spite OF
M. Kokovzofrs appointment IL Is persist
emily rumored that NJ. N.tte will be
given supreme control OF the finances
MAY LEVY INCOME TAX.
As means Of meeting the extraor-
dnary war expenses. tho Bourse Gazette
says n believes the present is a favorable
time for an income tax, which will not
meet with opposition owing TO the gen
erEf readfness or the nation 70 ghare the
burden imposed by the war.
CRUISER AT SHANGHAI
Shanghai. Feb ia largo japanese
cruiser arrived at Wusung n miles north
OF Shanghai. today.
Madrid. Feb IA Russian warship has
arrived AZ Canary Island port. The
authorities have notified her commander
that his ship may remain I'm port for a
limited time, but that he cannot be pro-
vided with coal In quantity more thsi