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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
TOXIC WAR BOARD
HOPES TO HEM IN
RUSSIAN ARMY

LONDON, March 29.-Students of the
military situation in the Far East are
becoming convinced that the delay in
the-Japanese operations, which was due
at first 10 climatic difficulties, is now
the result of a desire TO permit Rus
slams TO complete the mobilization Of
the main Manchurian army south of
Mukden. II is apparent that the Japan
csc have made no effort whatever to
prevent this mobilization, although
they might at any time have dispatched
raiding parties TO destroy the railway.
Is is expected that when the major
ity of Kuropatkin's troops are in the re-
gion between Liaoyang and the Yalu
River the japanese will attempt to cut
the Russian communications and try
conclusions within easy reach of the
sea, which is the true base of the Mi
kados army Meanwhile an entire
army corps is ready for action in the
northern end of Japan. and can be
moved at an hours notice toward any
point where the Mikado's generals be-
lieve the Russians are least able to OPP
pose it.
According to all experts. heavy blows
must begin to fall within a few days.
1t is accepted as certain that, wherever
or in whatever manner Japan may at
tack. she will reserve ample forces to
execute those thanking movements to
which the Japanese stFategists have
from the first pinned great faith.
While the situation at sea is regarded
as less clearly under the complete mas
terry of Admiral Togo, it is not believed
that Admiral Makaroff's vessels are in
position to do much damage. 1t is
expected that they will remain close
cough to Port Arthur to be in a posi-
ton to retreat under the cover of the
shore batteries in case Of emergency.
No japanese report of the land opera
tions in Korea has been received here
and there is much speculation as to
the size of the opposing armies, re-
garding which there is no reliable in
formation.
A CORRESPONDENT at Russian head
quarters in Mukden telegraphs that ae-
cording to reports received there about
10000 Japanese have crossed the river
at Chinchangau and 5000 have ad-
vanced north from Chongju.
The Chronicles Shanghai CORE
spondent asserts that practically the
whole Japanese army in Korea, con-
sisting of 100000 men, is concentrated
at Pukcheng and Aniu, only small de-
tachments being left in Southern Korea
! to maintain communication.
A st. Petersburg special says that a
Russian division of $4,000 men from
Southern Ussuri is advancing in two
columns through Korea. The main
column, coming along the east coast
road. reached Pukcheng, $50 miles from
Tumen River, and a fanking column,
consisting of Cossacks and mountain
artillery, coming along the valley of
the Tumen River toward its source, has
reached the coast of Lake Tadji. This
column reports that the Japanese are
advancing north from Tonsan and
that their advance guard is encamped
at Chongping
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
CAR WILL SEND
NAVAL EXPERT TO
ASSIST MAKAROFF

PARIS March 30. - The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Echo de
Paris says:
Il learn that the Gear intends to send
Vice Admiral Chouknin, director of the
naval school, to Port Arthur as assist
ant to Vice Admiral Makaroff"
Hardin correspondent of the Matin
says that General Volkoff has issued a
ukase informing the inhabitants of
Manchuria and trans Baikalia that all
persons convicted of circulating false
news will be punished with the utmost
rigor. according TO military law. This
ukase, the correspondent says, is espe-
cially directed against handbills pro-
mitigating. false news issued by the
Chinese.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
KOREAN RULER
SENDING PRESENTS
TO THE MIKADO

SEOUL. March %. SIS D. NJ
Marquis Ito, upon taking his depar-
ture yesterday, submitted to the Gov
eminent some suggestions for Korean
reforms. The Emperor has appointed
vi Chi Ying, a former Minister of
Foreign Affairs. as a special Embas-
sador TO bear presents to the Japanese
Emperor and return the compliment
of Marquis Ito's visit to Korea.
Many Korean officials who We're
formerly implicated in pro-Russian
movements and who remained in hid
ing during the recent stay here of
Marquis Ito, are reported now to be
reappearing. They are confident and
have been assured that drastic re-
forms for the purging of Korean Of
fetal circles are not imminent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Russians Expect Decisive
Conflict to Occur About
April ?.
Reported Hanging of Three
japanese Officers Is
Proved False.
COsSacks and Chinese Ban
dts Fight on the Man
chuFian Border. =

SIT. PETERSBURG, March SO-A
correspondent of the Novosti at Lao
yang. under yesterdays date. reports
that the Japanese have moved on the
Yalu River and that a conflict be-
tween them and the Russians is ex-
pected about April 2.
The Hardin correspondent of the
Russky videmOsti exDlodes the re-
cent report that three Japanese Of
ficers were hanged for attempting 10
blow up the Sungari bridge, on the
trans-Siberian Railroad.
The Ministry of Finance denies
that it has dispatched agents abroad
to negotiate a loan, and says that
therefore there is no foundation for
the rumors that such agents have I'M
successfully attempted TO enter negO-
tiations for this purpose with foreign
bankers.
LIAOYANG, March 29.-Southern
Manchuria is reported TO be quiet. An
enormous movement of troops is
in progress and trPins are arriv-
ing several times daily. General
Linevitch has received telegram
from General Kuropatkin expressing
satisfaction that so well trained a SOL
der is with the army, saying:
May God help you to carry out
the most difficult part Of the problem.
1 will be very happy if / find on my
arrival that you Will remain with the
army. which so firmly believes in you,
until the greatest danger is past"
In the rear Of BidzevO fifty COssacks
encountered a strong band Of Chinese
bandits and charged upon them. kill
ing twenty-eight and capturing six.
Three Cossacks were killed and six
wounded.
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then decided to put back into the har-
Dor.
While the Koreitz was going about,
the japanese launched torpedo which
passed astern, and then the captain
ordered quarters" sounded. The Jap
anese launched another torpedo, but it
was only when a third torpedo was
seen coming directly for the Koreitzs
beam that the command was given to
open fire, and two shots were fired
The third torpedo sank just before
reaching the Koreitz.
The officers letter also says that
when next day the captain of the Brit
ish cruiser Talbot, at the request of
the captain of the Russian cruiser Var
lag, asked the Japanese Admiralty why
the Koreitz had been attacked, he re-
piled that war had been declared at 2
o'clock the day before
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
FAILS TO SIGHT
THE RIVAL FLEETS
OFF PORT ARTHUR

LONDON, March 80. = The Times
prints dispatch from it's correspond
ent at Weihaiwtb received last night,
which says:
II have just returned. after a 190-mile
cruise, and / saw nothing of either the
Russian or the Japanese fleets, though
the watch reported flash signaling at
about o'clock this morning. l was
debarred from running CLOSE to Port
Arthur by a heavy fog; and l imagine
that the weather is too thick for the
Japanese to remain close to Port
Arthur. in view of the strength of the
Russians in their torpedo-boat de-
stroyers."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
United States and Other Neutral Powers Will Not Pro-
test Against Russia's Proclamation of Martial
Law in NewChwang

tarily. The Russian embassy points out
that the Negotiations following the pro-
greSs % Secretary Hays note on China
left Manehuria within the zone of mill
tary operations and they say that the
substitution OF military for civil au-
thorlty followed as result Of mill
tary regime in Manchuria.
IL is also pointed out that Russia
gave notice to the foreign governments
before laying torpedoes in the harbor
OF Newchwang and gave notice also of
other defensive measures. 1t is main
tanned that. since this brought no pro-
test, Russia's right to adopt all the
necessary defensive measures is con-
eeded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Calm commence OF RussIans.

ish officers. who arrived here yester-
day from India by way Of Persia
have pronounced themselves as being
impressed by the calm confidence
among the Russians. The officers no.
ticed no signs of military activity and
did not see a single military train
through the Caucasus or European
Russia. 1t was just as if Russia were
not engaged in war.
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Not Amusing % the Chinese.

VLADIVOSTOK. March 2s.-There
Is an amusing sequel to the order of
the Chief Of Police directing that a
keen lookout be kept for japanese
disguised as Koreans or Chinese.
Since the order was issued the police
seize every Asiatic they see for a pull
at his queue in order to ascertain
whether il is real or false.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
GREAT BATTLE WILL BE FOUGHT NEAR THE MLU RIVER WITHIN WEEI
SUMMARY OF THE CALLS WAR NEWS.

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Warships sighted ON Gibraltar.

CADIZ, Spain, March 29.-The Rus
sian protected cruiser Aurora and a
torpedo-boat have arrived here. A
number of warships, believed to be
Russian, have been sighted in the
Straits of Gibraltar.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30

Dress suit cases, travelling rolls.
trunks. valises. combs. brushes. lap tab
lets, pOcketbOoks. card cases. bill books.
cameras. and toilet articles. All fine
leather goods lettered in gold free of
charge. Best goods and lowest prices.
eanborn, Vail & Co.. 74l Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Troops Sing as They March.

IRKUTSK, March 29-Trafic across
Lake Baikal is being carried on as
regular as cloekwork. The troops
cross on the ice, singing as they
march. The ice breaker is likely to
begin the work of cutting a channel
any day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Russia BUYS Iowa Horses.

OSKALOoSA, Iowa, March "a
One hundred head of draft horses
were sold TO an agent of the Russian
Government here to-day. One mare
brought $3.50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Glorious Homecoming of Marines.

ODESSA, March 29.-Information
has been received here that the Rus
sian steamship Malaga, with the sur
vivors of the Russian cruiser Nariag
and the gunbOat KOreitz. passed the
DardaneIIes to-day and viii arrive
here tomorrow. Preparations for the
reception of the survivors have been
completed. The town will be deco
rated with bunting and there will be
grand Nominations especially COM
memorative of the ChemulDO fight
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
British Cruisers ON Waiting Order.

VICTORIA, March 29.-It is re-
ported that the vessels of the British
naval squadron on this station have
received orders from the Admiralty
to cancel their quarterly practice fir
ing with the light and heavy guns, re-
serve their ammunition and hold
themselves in readiness for instant or
ders to sail for a distant quarter, pre-
sumably Chinese waters. The cruisers
therefore are remaining in or very
near Esquimalt harbor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30

SAN JOSE, March 29.-Articles incor
were filed here to-day. It's purpose is 10 es
tablish a large distillery here and 10 manu-
facture brandy and alcohol from wine and
fruits, and 10 engage in all kinds of business
pertaining to distilling. The capital stock OF
the corporation is 100000, divided into 10000
shares.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30

BOSTON. March 29.-wailace ]. Ham. for
merly manager of the American Surety Conn.,
pany Of New York. and who pleaded guilty
TO embezzling nearly $3.50, COO. was to-day SEN
fenced TO serve not less than fifteen nor more
than twenty years in the State Prison at hard
labor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
FRANCE SIDES WITH ALLY.

PARIS, March 2s.-The removal by
the Russian authorities of British and
American flags at Newchwang is caus-
ing lively discussion in the press here.
The general opinion supports Russia's
right to administer Newchwang mill
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30

The bonds of the Philippine Islands
are quoted higher than British eonsols.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
NAVAL OFFICER KILLED.

NAVAL OFFICER KILLED.
The result Of the action being as
above described. there is some space
left between the Hachi-Hiko and the
Yoneyama Maru. II is a matter of
regret that the roadstead could not be
completely closed up.
The casualties were as follows:
"Killed-Commande Hirose Taxed,
one under officer and two sailors.
seriously ed-Sub-lieutenant
Shimaga.
slightly wounded-Lieutenant Ma
sski. Engineer Kurita and six sailors.
The remainder were safely taken
in by our torpedo-boat destroyer TO
tilla and tOrDedo-boat hOtilla-
~Of the torpedo fiotilla the Ca
daka and the Tsubame, while escort
ing the bottling-up squadron and at
about one mile from the entrance Of
Port Arthur, engaged in a fight with
one destroyer OF the enemy and in
ficted serious damage TO her The
enemy's ship retreated, raising an
enormous column Of steam, as if her
boiler was broken.
When ali the members OF the bot
ting up squadron had been taken in
and our boats withdrew to the out
side Of the harbor a ship. which ap-
peared like one Of the enemy's, was
seen al the foot OF Golden Hill. ut
terly Incapable Of action
Although both our destroyer fiO-
tilIa and torpedO-boat iotilla were
subjected 10 terrific firing from the
enemy until dawn, not the slightest
damage was done to any Of the
boats"
DIET HEARS TOGO'S REPORT.
TOXIC. March 2s.-AdmiraI Baron
Yamamoto. Minister Of Marine. read
Vice Admiral Togo's account of the
sixth japanese attack upon Port Ar
thur in the lower house OF the Japan
ese Diet this afternoon. The report
was received with tremendous APP
plause.
Admiral YamamOto referred feel
ingly TO the heroic death of an officer
who was killed in the engagement and
dwelt upon the great difficulty OF
'bottliug up" Port Arthur effectively
He said that this project was still far
from completion.
Continuing. the Minister of Marine
declared that the revival Of martial
spirit at Port Arthur since the arrival
there OF Vice Admiral Makaroff was
apparent and he expressed the hope
that the Russians would emerge bold
~ from the harbor and attack the
japanese feet.
The House unanimously adopted a
resolution encouraging the Govern
menL praising the navy and pledging
itself to spare no cost in the prosecu-
ton OF the war.
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aid. Copyright 1904. by the New York Her
aid Publishing Company.
CHENAMPHO Cvia Shangha), March
29.-Nineteen transports are now here
discharging troops and a half-dozen
more transports arrive discharge and
leave daily. Landing continuously day
and night, >the troops Immediately go
either TO Pingyang or, in open boats, 10
more northern port, probably the
mouth Of Chengcheng River. Prince
Kanin, who was educated in the Rus
sian cavalry school, landed to-day and
went on to Pingyang to take charge Of
the Imperial Guard Cavalry. They are
well mounted, good horsemen and far
superior TO the other japanese cavalry.
The troops landed thus far consist Of
the First, Second and Fourth provi-
sional divisions; also the imperial body
guard.
Cruising Immediately outside the
harbor and for ten miles along the
coast are twenty warships. mostly
small boats. guarding against a rear
attack. 1 am informed that the original
plan was 10 land an army at Mesam-
pho, in Southern Korea, but the de-
struction Of the Russian ships az
Chemulpo permitted the first landing
there. Japan's later naval successes
now permit a landing at ChemulpO and
possibly even farther north
HOPES TO ENTRAP RUSSIANS.
There are no Russians now south Of
the Anju River. and it is estimated
that there are not more than 5000 Rus
slams between the Chengcheng and
Yalu rivers.
General Sasaka hopes TO land suf-
ficient force at the mouth Of the Yalu
to cut off the retreat Of these troops.
Then the japanese objective viii be the
Manchurian city Of Pongwangsang,
sixty miles north Of the Yalu, which is
an important strategic point.
The trans-Pacific liner Hongkong
Maru, having a maximum speed of
nineteen knots. is now lying at Che
mulpo, fitted as an auxiliary cruiser,
mounting five-inch guns at bow and
stern. Her sides bristle with rapid fire
guns and one-pounders, making her a
formidable commerce destroyer.
IMPERIAL GUARD LANDS.
CHEMULPO, (via ShanghaD, March
29.-The ice has broken in the harbor,
permitting the entry of a large feet
Of japanese transports, chiefly laden
with supplies Immediately five boat
bridges were thrown over the shallow
water from the harbor's edge and the
landing Of the Second Division, other
wise the Imperial Guard, the cream OF
the japanese army. commenced.
Hitherto comparatively few troops have
reached here, but preparations point
TO an early landing rOf a great force
Some Of the Imperial Guards have set
out for ANU and others for Pingyang
where the troops are massing.
All houses at Chemulpo have been
Communicated and it was only by the
courtesy Of Colonel Matsuishi that ]
established headquarters here
The telegraphs, previously nominally
in the control of the Koreans, have
now been taken by the japanese
whose strict censorship results In the
mutilation and delay and refusal OF
messages.
/ was warned not to proceed north
where the cavalry has been ordered to
stop all correspondents. l have been
frequently stopped on the street with
a curt question as to my business. My
answer American newspaper" always
finds a smiling greeting and an evil
dent desire to fraternize.
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Says the Entrance to the
HarbOr Is Partly
Blocked.
One japanese Naval Com
mander Killed in the
Combat.
Heavy Russian Fire Does No
Damage TO the Attack
ing FlOtilla.

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The
japanese legation has received from
Toxic the following report made by
Admiral Togo respecting the second
attempt to bottle up the Port Arthur
squadron:
About $40 a. m. Of the 27th of
March the bottling up squadron, COM
posed Of four ships. escorted by a tor
pedo-boat destroyer houIla and a tor
pedo-boat hotilla, reaching the outside
Of Port Arthur and without minding
the searchlights OF the enemy, steered
straight toward the entrance Of the
harbOr. At about two marine leagues
from the entrance the bottling up
squadron was discovered by the en-
envy Thereupon the shore batteries
and guardships shOwered a hot fire
on the squadron. but in spite Of the
terrific FIRE the ships made their way
into the interior rOadstead, one after
the other.
The steamer ChiyO Maru, an
chored al a position about half a cable
from the Golden Hal. blew up itself
and sank The Fukui Maru passed
a little ahead OF the Chiyo Maru, by
its left side. and at the moment when
she was laying her anchor was shot
by a torpedo from the enemy's de-
stroyers and sunk in that position.
The Hachi-HikO Maru anchored TO
the left Of the Fukui Maru and blew
up herself and sunk. The Yoneyama
Msrui colliding with the stern Of one
OF the enemy's torpedO-boat destroy
ers. passed by the others and an
chored in the roadstead- At this mo-
ment the ship was shot BY torpedo.
was carried toward the left side shore
and sunk SIDEWAYS
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Troops Landed at Chenam-
pho Proceed NOrthward
in Open Boats.
Hope to Cut Off the Retreat
of Russians South of
Yalu River.
Famed Imperial Guard OF
the MikadO Is Going to
the Front.

Special Cable TO The Call and New York Her
aid. Copyright. 1904, by the New York Her
aid Publishing Company.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
FOES ARMIES
KEPT APART
By A RIVER
Russians in Force North and
japanese South of the
Chengcheng.
Enormous Additions to the
Slav Forces on Korean
Frontier.
Rebellion in Hermit King
dom Will Follow Victory
by KurOpatkin.

Special Cable to The Call and New York Her
aid. Copyright, 1904 by Bhe New York Her
aid Publishing Company.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-05-26
Milionaire's Son Missing

Asheville. N. c.. May 25.-All efforts
to find 14-year-old Mars f.. Wagai Jr.,
4 son Mars f. Wagar. the Cleveland
milIionai. G, who has been missing foi
twelve days from the Asheville school
have o.ovod futile.
The boys father and a number OF
detectives have been here, though
Wagar has gone back TO Cleveland
He brought several detectives with
him.
The lay was last seen on May llth.
He was missed that evening and the
faculty of the school instituted a
search. His parents were notified ano
Waga Immediately came to Ashevflle
Young Wagar was Of good moral
habits and popular in school. lie was
4 dreamer and fond of literature or
adventure and travel. He WAS recently
rep imanded by a teacher for breaking
4 school rule and this is advanced as
a possible reason for his disappear
ance. He came he.e last fall with the
late Senator Hanna's graz dson.
TIE Ashevl.e school is FIVE miles out
of town. IT is evclus We and nine GU.
of ten OF the students are m~illionaires'
sons
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-05-26
Senator Bard q ConCidate

san Francisco. May 26-Thonas r
Bard. IN ted States Senator. accom-
pani, by NJ s. Bard. arrived in the
city last evening from Washington.
ID. c.. and reg.ste. ed at the Occidental
Hotel. They viii remain in San Fran
cisco until next Saturday and then 30
to Hueneme. Ventura county.
The Senator says very fsankly that
he would app celia e the homo. OF re
election 10 The United state Senate
and would take pleasure n serving the
state for another tenn n Congress. iie
maintains. howeve. that lie IS not a9'
Il candidate. p8e.e. ling Isat The
people Of Gallo. MA sa9Hld dee as
themselves. wltaout diss ct s~0licilalon
on his pat. wAetheT tLc. deste h4a
re-eiect On 10 the Sena.e. he refers
to the co Iespondence publ s..ed soa.e
me ago regas ding his attitude toward
the question Of seaato. ship u admit Is
that " al OF his friends in The Soulh
leg. eli that he was not NOS explicit.
lie feels, nevertheless. that his posi-
ton was fai.l ~ unde. stood in RIVER
S de, whe. G his candidacy was endorsed
by the convent On.