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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
Official Account of the Incident is Sen
sational---Russian Admiral Thought
He Was Being Attacked.
Bad Break in the New York Stock Mar
ket This Morning as a Result of the
Acute AnGl0-Russia Crisis.


foreign
this is likely uimatum
point.
North incident sensational the the firing
which the direction fishing
the other seeking the fishing vessels.
morning
O the Russian relations
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
CALM BEFORE The STORM
EVERY INDICATION THAT FIGHT
ING ON A LARGE SCALE
Is IMMINENT.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-The quiet
now prevailing at the theater of war
is considered to be only the calm be-
fore the, storm. There is every indi-
cation of the imminence of the resump-
ton Of fighting on large scale as the
proximity of the two armies make it
impossible for them to much longer
defer a renewal of the battle. The
correspondents at the front are
strangely silent concerning the com
ing developments, but from the slight
movements reported and the continual
accommodating Of the Japanese posi-
tions it is regarded as certain that
General Kuropatkin has a perfectly
free hand accorded him by his eleva-
tion to the post of commander-in-chief
and that he is about to undertake an
offensive movement. Field Marshal
Oyama is reported to be fortifying his
whole line south of the Shakhe river,
showing that he is preparing to meet
the Russian onset. Not a ray of light
as yet has been shed upon Kuropat-
kin's plans.
Viceroy Alexieff's order of the day
announcing Kuropatkin's appointment
is In the same Grandiose vein as Ku-
ropatkin's order of Oct. and is re-
garded as having definitely estab-
lished the authorship of that i'll starred
document. While Alexieff takes par
ticular pains in turning over the su-
preme command of the land forces to
Kuropatkin to inform the soldiers and
the world of the marks of imperial
confidence reposed In him and to an
nounce that he will remain as viceroy
the order is considered as virtually his
farewell address and that it will soon
be followed by his return to St. Peters
burg. His elimination as factor in
the military situation has caused a
sigh of relief. The papers all welcome
the announcement of Kuropatkin's ap-
potntment to the chief command as
well merited recompense for the man
ner in which he discharged the diff
cult role imposed upon him and, read
ing between the lines, as promise of
better results now that Alexieff is elm
mated and there is no longer a pros
pect of the elevation of grand duke
to the supreme command.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27

though Great Britain is unable at the
present moment to specify the individ.
uals likely to be found responsible Rus
sia must pledge herself not only to
ascertain who are responsible but to
punish them in the most severe man
Oer.
Russia Exhibits Reluctance.
Until Rojestvensky's report was re-
ceived Russia has exhibited reluct-
ance to give such a pledge, believing
that an ample apology, in view of the
lack of all official information on their
own side, would be sufficient.
The only conceivable danger was the
increasing bitterness Of British public
opinion, which is being famed into
feverishness far more by the announce
ment Of the precautionary naval prep
aratiOns than by the news of the out
rage itself.
The next step is likely to be taken
at st. Petersburg, where Count Lams-
| dOrff, who, it is now believed is in
possession of Rojestvensky's report
! can deal positively instead of tenta-
tively
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PRESSING HER DEMANDS
GREAT BRITAIN WILL NOT ToL-
ERATE UNREASONABLE DE-
LAY ON RUssiA's PART.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-Again at
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's report
had not yet arrived, but the British
embassy has been assured that it is
on it's way here. Therefore the long
awaited Russian version of the North
sea incident, upon which the future
action of Great Britain depends, can.
not be much longer delayed.
Captain Calthorpe, the British naval
attache, was at the admiralty again
during the day in quest of information
as to when the report could he elx-
pected. 1t is evident from the gigor
with which the British embassy is
pressing it's inquiries that it is not the
intention of the British government to
await Indefinitely and that ON the con-
trary anything in the nature of unrea-
sonable delay will occasion new repre-
sentations. However, the admiralty's
statement conveyed to Ambassador
Hardinge is regarded as reassuring
and altogether the situation is con-
sidered to have entered on a distinctly
better phase, though the acute stage
cannot be regarded as having passed
until the character of the Russian ex-
PLANTATION is revealed and the British
demands which will follow are pre-
sented.
II, upon the receipt of Admiral Ro-
jestvensky's report, the Russian gov
ernment, in communicating it's ex-
planation, voluntarily announces that
searching inquiry will be made in
order to fix the responsibility and that
the offenders will be punished it is not
thought that Great Britain can rea-
sonably demand more, inasmuch as
Emperor Nicholas himself has already
!. offered an apology for the unfortunate
affair and has given assurances that
the victims will receive the fullest
compensation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
JAPANESE pRESS COMMENT.
North Sea Affair the Deed of Set OF
Baroarans.

Toxic, Oct. 27.-The Nichi Nichi, in
commenting upon the sinking of the
trawler Crane in the North sea by the
Russian second Pacific squadron, says
that the action is beyond the capacity
Of comprehension of the ordinary sane
mind.
THE vessels attacked" the paper
continues, were harmless fishing boats
belonging to a neutral power and to
indulge in such a fragrant violation Of
International usage is only possible
with one holding nothing in common
with civilized people.
THE act is too fragrant to be eX-
planned as mistake and doubtless the
government of the injured people will
take due action against Russia"
The Nichi Nichi then goes on to re-
cite other illegal acts of Russia against
neutrals. 1t pronounces this the crown
ing act of an already well known in
humanity and declares that the Rus
slams completely lack a sense of hui
manity, an attribute of enlightened
minds"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED.

Advices from the front indicate that
the Russian and Japanese armies are
not yet ready for the predicted great
struggle, but the delay is not ex.
planned. The two forces hold their po
sltions in entrenched lines within
short range and maintain a continuous
sniping and artillery fire.
Several unimportant affairs are re-
ported, among them what is described
as weak effort" on the part of the
Japanese to retake Lone Tree hill
which was repulsed
Beyond the general statement that
the positions of the two armies are un.
changed no light is thrown on the dis.
position OF the forces.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
Fatal Fiuht With Tramps.

Sidney, Ia, Oct. 27.In fight be.
tween the agent at Nebraska City
Junction, Ia, and three tramps the
agent and one of the tramps were
killed The agent, Frank Sells. Or
dered the tramps away from the depot
and quarrel followed. The tramps
advanced threateningly on the agent,
who fired on the man nearest to him.
killing him. Immediately afterward
one of the remaining tran,ps fired on
Sells and fatally wounded him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
RUSSIA PROMISES REDRESS
WILL MAKE FULL PREPARATION
TO GREAT BRITAIN FOR THE
NORTH SEA TRAGEDY.

L,ndon, Oct 27-The Russian reply
of the North sea tragedy has been re-
ceived by the British government. It
expresses deep regret at the occur
renee and promises full reparation so
soon as an official report is received
from Vice Admiral Rojestyensky.
The reply was received by Ambas-
sador Benckendorff during the night
and was forwarded to Foreign Secre-
tary Lansdowne in the shape of for
NAL letter, in which the ambassador,
acting on cable instructions from ST.
Petersburg, gave the above assurance,
adding that while the Russian govern
ment at the time of the cabling was
still without official knowledge from
its own sources of the occurrence in
the North sea it feels SO certain it was
an error that it wishes at once to ex-
press its regret and assures the Brit
ish government that full compensation
will be made as soon as the details are
received.
Ambassador Benckendorff himself
drove to LansdoWne House before
noon, had half an hours conference
with Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
and subsequently proceeded to Down
ing street and saw Premier Balfour.
During the conference Lord Selborne,
first lord of the. admiralty, called in
Captain Prince Louis of Battenberg,
the director of naval intelligence. At
torney General Finlay was also pres
ent. The premier, Prince Louis and
Lord Selborne are all members of the
defense committee. The conference
lasted about an hour
Apart from the admiralty's announce
ment that precautionary orders had
been issued to the fleets there are
practically no signs of anything in the
nature of warlike preparations, thus
confirming the opinion universally held
in all well Informed circles here that
the pledges given by Emperor Nicholas
and the Russian government will be
generally fulfilled and that the crisis
will pass away without serious con-
sequences.
Bryan contiues Indiana Tour.
South Bend, Ind, Oct. 27-W. j.
Bryan lett here early in the day in his
special car for another day of speech
making in Indiana, Knox being the
first town at which an address was an
nounced to be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
-JAPs FORCED TO RETIRE.
Russian Sharpshooters Ambush Out
posts of the Enemy.

posts of the Enemy.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-General
Sakharoff telegraphs that there was
no general fighting during the night of
Oct. 25-26, but the Russian sharpshoot-
ers harrassed the Japanese during the
night along the whole front
General Kuropatl1in telegraphs that
there was no fighting of Importance
Oct. 25. He adds:
"A desultory artillery fire was main
tanned all day long upon the front of
our right flank by both the enemy and
ourselves
"On the night of Oct "a Russian vol
unteer sharpshooters ambushed ad-
vancing Japanese outposts and forced
them to retire southwark. Another de-
tachment recovered Russian gun car
riage.
"On the Russian center a detach-
ment drove back the Japanese advance
near the village Of Yautchai, but upon
the appearance of strong Japanese re-
Inducements the detachment returned
to the village of Shakhe, after burying
the bodies of several Russians killed
during previous fights and collecting
large quantities Of arms and ammuni-
tiOn.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
AN UNOFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
Russians Claim Torpedo Boats Col
iided With FISHING Fleet,

Russians Claim Torpedo Boats Col
Iided With Fishing Fleet.
Cherbourg, Oct. 27.-As a result of
the visit of the Russian torpedo boats
here a report is circulated in naval
circles giving the following version OF
the North sea incident:
''The Hull fishing fleet had its lights
extinguished when the torpedo boats
making up the Russian feet collided
with some Of the fishing boats. The
Russians claim that no shots were fired
and that they were about to render as
sistance when, seeing other fishing
boats succoling the damaged craft, the
squadron proceeded. One torpedo boat,
which is said to have been damaged
during the collisions, is reported to
have been repaired in the outer har
Dor here during it's stay, but this is
not con nfirmed." ;"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
Struck a Floating Mine.

Chefoo, Oct. 27.-The steamer Ka-
shing, which struck a floating mine
north of Alceste island during the
night, had a narrow escape from total
destruction. The explosion tore a
great hole in the port bow, carrying
away the forecastle deck and nine
plates. The ship was saved forward
by collision bulkhead, which held
secure and enabled her to reach Wei
haiWei, where she now lies.
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SOUNDS A HARSH NOTE.

Russian Paper Says England Should
itavc Warned Fishing Fleet.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-The first
harsh ncte sounded by the press il
connection with the North sea affair
is found in the Russ, which declas es
that the British government, knowing
the serious problem of self-preserva-
ton coDfrorting the Russian fleet,
should have taken the precaution of
warning the t1aWler fleet against get
ting ii the way Ct the Warships.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
TRIP TO THE WEST.
Judge Parker May Speak in Illinois
and Indiana,

New York, Oct. 27.-It is among the
possibilities of the present situation
that Judge Parker will make a trip to
the West next week and made ad-
dresses in Illinois, Indiana and West
Virginia, the cities being Chicago, In
dianapolis and Wheeling. 1t is stated
at Democratic headquarters that moth
ing definite has yet been decided, but
there was some general talk among
those who were discussing the subject
that this programme might be carried
out. The whole matter is yet tentative
and the report is not confirmed by any
body authorized to speak for the com.
mittee or for Judge Parker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
CHINESE PLAN REVOLUTION.
Reform Association Hopes to Over
throw Empress Dowager.

throw Empress Dowager.
Portland, Ore, Oct. 27.-The Orego-
nian prints an article to the effect
that the Chinese Reform association,
which has a large membership in ev-
cry city on the Pacific coast, is pre-
pairing to start revolution against
the present empress doWager of China
during the celebration of the next Chi
nese new year, which occurs in Feb
ruary.
The article declares that as an insult
to the Empress Tsi Ann the members
of the association have been ordered
to cut off their queues, which are a
mark of submission to the reigning
power.
They have determined to place the
young and deposed emperor Little
Juong Suey on the throne. The or
ganization expects to use him as a
figurehead and tool, while Yih Yen,
the head Of the association, who is in
Vancouver, B. c., will be the real ruler
In his position as prime minister.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
OFFICIAL BALLOTS SENT OUT,
Name of j. j. Kemp. Appears in the
Lafollette Column.

Milwaukee, Oct. PA Herold spe-
cial from Madison, Wis, says that
Secretary of State Walter L. Houser
completed the official ballot and sent
it out to the county clerks throughout
the state Tuesday night. The name
of John J. Kempf appears in the La
toilette column for state treasurer. The
name of August c. Backus, who it was
reported would be placed on the ballot
as an independent candidate for state
treasurer and be supported by the La
toilette wing, does not appear.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
CALM THE AGITATION.
French Exerting Influence to Prevent
AnqIo-Russian War.

Paris, Oct. 27.-The foreign office
here is kept constantly advised of the
developments in the Anglo-Russian in
cident and it's influences are being in
formally exerted to calm the agitation
and prevent the affair from drifting
into serious international dispute.
Thus far the situation has not been
considered sufficiently grave to war
rant Foreign Minister Delcasse to
adopt formal steps towards reconcilia-
ton, as the advices continue to show
that Russia is taking the initiative in
the direction of making suitable
amends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
WABASH FREIGHT WRECK.
Five Men Killed in Railway Accident
at Sadorusa, HI,

five Wen KII1ed m Halfway Acc1uent
at Sadorusa, Ill.
Bloomington, Ill.,, Oct. PIX. J.
Francisco, cigarmaker of this city,
and four tramps were killed in the
wreck Of a Wabash freight train at
Sadorusa, Champaign county, after
having been put off the train three
times. Martin Tracy, also a cigar
maker, OF Boston, who was suspended
four hours with his head hanging close
to the dead bodies of his companions,
tried to suicide by stran gulation, but
was discovered by the trainmen and
released
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
Japanese Ready to Attack.

Mukden, Oct. 27.-There was no in
cident of Importance Tuesday. Both
armies are resting and preparing to
resume the slaughter. There is ru-
NOR among the Chinese at Mukden
that the Japanese are ready to attack.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
FIELD HOSPITAL METHODS.
American Army Surgeons May Be Sent
to Study Eastern War

american Army surgeons May Be Sent
to Study Eastern War.
Washington, Oct. 27.-The army gen
eral staff has decided to dispatch
American army surgeons as attaches
to the Japanese and Russian armies
operating in the Far East, providing
the consent of the authorities can be
secured. The military observers in
the field with the belligerents already
have reported so many interesting facts
touching the operations of medical dc.
partments of the two armies that it
has become evident to the general
staff that there has been almost a rev.
olution in field hospital methods as a
result of the war and it is regarded as
desirable that the American medical
department should lose no opportunity
of gathering lessons from the great
conflict now going on with view to
improve our own army medical service.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
Anthracite Coal Case Hearinn.

New York, Oct. 27.The presenta-
tion of evidence by the defendant COM
panies in the hearing on the complaint
of William Randolph Hearst against
the anthracite coal carrying roads, al
leging collusion in charging excessive
and extortionate prices, was begun be-
fore the Interstate commerce commits
sion during the day. The case of the
complainant was concluded Tuesday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
kURoPATkIN is SUPREME.
Alexieff No Longer Commander-in
Chief in Far East.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-The text OF
Viceroy AleXieff's order OF the day,
which was read before the troops in
the Far East Monday and announced
the appointement of General Kuropat-
kin to be cOmmander-in-chiefo of all the
land forces in the East, is as follows:
"His majesty today acceded to my
request that be relieved of-the duties
OF commander-in-chief and has ap-
pointed General Kuropatkin comman-
der-in-chief Of all our land forces in
the Far East, while retaining me in
my position as viceroy. His majesty
at the same time deigned to favor me
with an expression of sincere apprecia-
ton for my efforts in connection with
the formation of the military forces
in the yiceroyalty, their concentration
in the war zone and my conduct of af-
fairs as commander-in-chief of our
forces in the Far East.
1t is my firm belief that, with God S
help, our strong foe will be overthrown
by our troops, to the glory of the en-
peror and the welfare of our beloved
fatherland."
LongWorth Powers, the sculptor, son
Of the late Hiram Powers, the famous
American sculptor, is dead at Florence,
Italy.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw was
the principal speaker at Republican
meeting on Broadway, New York city,
Wednesday.
The work of construction on the
Canton-HankoW railway has been
stopped and the engineers are return
ing to their homes.
Near Walling, in White county,
Tenn, City Marshal L. Iambred and
his eighteen-year-old son were shot
from ambush and killed.
A report that the Union Pacific rail
road had secured an option on the
Chicago Great Western road has been
denied by President Hartman of the
Union Pacific system.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
TWO INCHES OF SNOW.
clustering Blizzard Ragged Over Head
Of tke axes,

Duluth, Oct. 27-A clustering snow
storm ragged i'll this city during the
night and the ground is covered with
about two inches Of snow. This, with
one exception, is the earliest snow in
this section since 1884
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
CUBAN COURT DECISION.

Only a Majority Required for Daily
Sessions of Congress.
Havana, Oct. 27.-The supreme court
during the day decided the petition
against the constitutionality of the law
prohibiting the expectation of palm
bark. The decision thus upholds the
Moderate party's contention that only
a majority, instead of two-thirds
vote, is required for holding daily ses-
SiOns of congress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
IDAHO RANCH OWNER ROBBED.
Three Thousand Sheep Shipped to Chi
cauo and Sold.

cago and Sold.
Chicago, Oct. 27.-Junius Wright, a
ranch owenr of Boise City, Ida, hav-
ing discovered 5000 of his best sheep
had been stolen by one of his tenders
and shipped to Chicago, has come here
only to learn that the sheep have been
sold for $1,000 and the man has dis
appeared. The police are working or
the case.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
KING SENT TO PRISON.
lmpersonated Army Officer and Gets
EIGHT Months.

EIgf1t WIOTt11S.
Mankato, Mimi, Oct. 27.-Harry E..
ing, the man who was apprehended
here while attempting to impersonate
United States army officer, pleaded
guilty to the charge and was SEN
fenced to a term of eight months in
the ST. Cloud reformatory King claims
to be a nephew of General Charles
King, the author, and went about in
the uniform of a first lieutenant
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
ARRIVES AT SPANISH PORT.
Division of Russian Baltic Fleet An.
chors at Vim

Vigo, Spain, Oct. 27-The Russian
battleships Alexander Ill, Rorodino
and Kniaz Souvaroff, another vessel
of the same class and the transport
Amadou have anchored in this port.
Other ships of the squadron are ap-
DrOaching
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-10-27
FIGHT IS ON AT
MUKDEN AGAIN
japanese Have the Initial Success and
Capture Jerdagan After an All
Nights Fight.

Fighting last night O'Clock and
fight until this morning.
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