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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
KOREANS CHANGE FRONT
Japanese Refuse Use of Old Palaces
as Russians Advance. -

New York Sun Special Service.
Seoul, Feb. 26.-One thousand Rus
sian troops have arrived at Tong-Wu
and SO Oat Ransom. The Korean gov
eminent has changed front according
ly, in expectation Of Japanese reverses
and is attempting to ride on the fence.
1t has refused the use of several old
palaces to the Japanese troops.
Several war correspondents started
for Ping Yang this afternoon. Forty
other correspondents will arrive with
the Japanese headquarters staff
which is expected daily. Everything
here is held at famine prices. Horses
are only procurable at an enormous
cost.
F Korean currency is on par with
Japanese.
All of the Korean telegraph lines
have been cut. There is much anx-
iety felt with regard to the mission
aries at Sunchen. According to the
latest news, dated Feb. 10, they were
short Of provisions.
The presence Of Russians is report
ed at Anju, Karan and Yungju. VI
Yong TX has been stripped Of his
office and banished from Toxic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
RUSSIA NOTIFIES HAY
Will Not Recognize Japanese Protec.
torate Over Korea.

Will Not Recognize Japanese Protec-
torate Over Korea.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Russia to-
day served notice on the state depart
ment that she will refuse to recog-
nize the agreement between Japan and
Korea by which japan guarantees
the independence and integrity of
Korea.
Russia takes the position that the
Emperor of Korea entered into the
agreement under duress. Russia will
continue to regard Korea as neutral
ground and will assent to no agree
ment that might stand in the way of
seizure of that country by the cars
forces if they are able to take and
hold it.
Information as to the exact terms
of the agreement, is anxiously awaited
by Secretary Hay. It is not now known
whether it provides for an alliance or
merely a protectorate like that which
this country has assumed over Pana-
ma Secretary Hay has sounded some
OF the powers in the question as to
whether the agreement will give
France sufficient ground for Joining
forces with Russia, under the terms
of their alliance.
It is the opinion of the other powers
that the agreement is not such an
alliance as was contemplated by the
Franco-Russian alliance, but Z that
France could use it as a pretext for
taking a hand in the conflict if she
wanted to do so.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
CZAR LAUDs KUROPATKIN
Emperor Sends General East With
Expressions of Confidence.

w
Expressions of Confidence.
St. Petersburg, Feb: GA stirring
manifesto to the army was issued by
the car to-day in the form of a mes
sage to General Kuropatkin, the COM
mander-in-chief Of the Russian army
in the far east, as follows:
"Altho, as head of the military adj
ministration since 1898, you have
worked with energy and assiduity to
reorganize and perfect the army, your.
work is not yet done.
THE hour has come when I must
summon you to head my valiant army,
to defend the honor and dignity Of
Russia and her sovereign rights in the
far east.
knowing your brilliant gifts and
the imminent preparations for battle,
I am glad to entrust to you the re-
sponsible command of my Manchurian
army against the japanese, on your
leaving your work as minister. May
God help you in your difficult task
which you with such self-denial have
assumed.
In taking leave of you and thank
ing you for your six years work for
the good of my dear army, confer on
you the order of st. Alexander-Nevsk
in brilliants.
Wishing success to you, and trust
ing to you to transmit to my brave
army my imperial greeting and my
blessing, may God keep you UNI
harmed. Nicholas
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
KAISER AS GLARS TOOL
Germany Used as Whip to Force
France into Line.

Paris, Feb. 26.-Those who predict
that before the end of the war Russia,
Germany and France will be leagued
against Japan, England and the
United States, are not aware of the
bitterness which is gradually increas-
ing between France and Germany as
the result of the kaiser's intrigues in
the court of st. Petersburg.
These secret German Screenings
ere intended to decrease the diplo-
matte Importance of the Franco-Rus-
sian alliance.
Count Won .Buelow, the German
chancellor, has just denied the exist
ence of German overtures to the car,
but secret correspondence regarding
the matter is passing between the
Quai d'Orsay and the French embassy
at ST. Petersburg, while special for
eign office official has been detailed to
study and deal with the situation. This
official twice has gone to the Russian
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
/ single line runs to Manchuria, 4,67O

single line runs to Manchur1a, 4,61o
English miles in length.
more than 500 locomotives on the
Siberian and Manchurian railways and
400 more were ordered from other
Russian lines. The total number Of
locomotives in Russia is 5000, but
most of them are Of an obsolete type,
twenty to twenty-five years old.
The Russian government recently
has been active in arresting persons
prominent in the liberal movement.
Annensky, writer of st. Petersburg
has been arrested for uttering sedi-
tious sentiments In a speech at the
grave of Editor Mihailovsky.
Falbork, a statistician, has been
banished for five years to the province
of Irkutsk, for the part he took in the
recent technical congress.
Pereverzeff, a lawyer, has been ban
ished for three years to Archangel for
his participation.
Peterunkevitch, one Of the most
prominent liberals in Tver Zenistvo,
has been forbidden to live In Tver pro-
vince,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-Irritation
against the United States on account
of the supposed unfriendly attitude of
that country toward Russia seems to
become daily more pronounced, caused
by the Vicksburg incident at Chemul-
pho.
The commander of the gunboat on
that occasion Is said to have refused
to unite with the commanders OF other
foreign warships at Chemulpho to pro-
test against the fighting which result
ed in the loss Of the Russian Warships
ESortetz and Vartag, and the VicksburS
did not take on board survivors of the
Russian ships. American merchants
are becoming alarmed at the prospect
of loss of Russian trade.
Within the last few days orders for
American goods have been counter
manded. the only explanation given
being that the prospective purchasers
did not desire to buy American goods
under the present circumstances.
United States Consul General Watts
American firm which held large con-
tract for shoe supplies, the contract
having been 'peremptorily counter
manded.
Orders for large amount of wood
pulp have been countermanded. the
Intended purchaser saying he could
not be expected to. do business with
America, after the Vicksburg incident.
Mr.. Watts has felt it to be his duty
70 write to the state departm ent.
pointing out the state of public feeling
here and the great prospective damage
to American trade unless measures
were taken to allay the irritation.
Americans here believe that an Of
ncial explanation of the Vicksburg in
cident would have an excellent effect.
The government has not taken notice
of the incident, being without direct
advices from the far east on the sub
ject.
In government circles, however, it
is seen that Russian susceptibilities
have been wounded. and the fear is
expressed that should Washington now
disregard Russia and procure exequa-
turs from Picking for the newly ap-
pointed American cOnsuls at Mukden
and Antung and attempt to send those
officials to their posts, a really I'M
pleasant incident might be created.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
SWEDEN TAKES ACTION

Stockholm and Carlskrona Declared
Military Ports-Neutrality Revised.
Special to The Journal.
Berlin, Feb. 26.-The latest press
dispatches from Stockholm announce
that the Swedish and Danish foreign
offices are revising the neutrality
offices are revising the neutrality regu-
lation drawn up in 1885, when war
was expected between Russia and
England, and when this is completed
it will be submitted to England and
Russia for their approval.
The Swedish government, in view OF
the Russo-Japanese war, has pro-
claimed Stockholm and Carlskrona
military ports.
Dispatches from Lisbon to the Vos-
sisch Zeitung state that an alliance
with Great Britain imposes at present
heavy burdens on Portugal. Not only
are new rifles being served the army
in all haste, but a representative of
Krupp is at present at Lisbon instruct
ing the artillery officers in handling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
RUSSIANS CANCEL
AMERICAN ORDERS
Irritation Against the United States
Grows and Merchants Refuse
to Buy Goods.

navy estimates for 19O4-b, which reach
the unprecedented total of nearly
f4O, 100000 100000, O00).
The stanchest government organs
admit that the amount Is enormous
and imposes heavy burden on the
nation, but they declare that, In view
Of the trend Of world affairs, any but
the most liberal naval policy would
be madness.
Now that peace is broken in the far
east, there is a distinct feeling of
nervousness elsewhere. It Is pointed
out that war commonly breeds war,
and that no great international dis
turbance can occur without affecting
and probably directly involving Brit
ish interests.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
JAPs DOMINATE KOREA
Viceroyalty Instituted and Resident
Minister Appointed in Seoul.


Minister Appointed in Seoul.
New York Sun Special Service.
Shanghai, Feb. 26.-Japan has in
stituted a viceroyalty in Korea. Mr..
Tokugawa has been appointed resi-
dent minister in Seoul and Mr.. Kato
vice resident minister. The latter for
several weeks has stayed at the inn
perial palace in Seoul to prevent the
emperor from fleeing on board a
French warship. The Japanese have
removed the Gingsburg Coal COM
pany's vessels from Chemulpho and
also the Korean warships.
The Japanese cruisers Suma and
Idzuva arrived at Shanghai Wednes-
day afternoon.
Emperor a Prisoner.
London, Feb. ga dispatch Ito
the Chronicle from Seoul says the
Korean emperor and government are
entirely under Japanese control. The
Japanese resident, or viceroy, re-
sides in the imperial palace, where
the emperor apparently is in a GER
tain sense a prisoner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
GERMANS OPEN ROAD
First Train Runs on Chinese System
and Kaiser Is Pleased.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-The German Shan
tung railway extending from Using
tau, to Si-nan-foo Is approaching
completion. The first construction
train has just been run from Si-nan-
foo east.
1t Is expected that Si-nan-foo, the
west terminus Of the railway, will be
opened to traffic June 1.
Emperor william has telegraphed
to DR.. Fischer, president Of the Shan
tung, as follows:
News of the arrival Of the first
railroad train at Si-nan-fu afforded
me much qualification. I congratu-
late the management upon the success
which the German spirit of enterprise
has achieved in the far east and hope
your interchangeable labors in China will
be rewarded with further similar sue
cesses."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

the recently purchased field artillery.
Coast defenses are being overhauled
in Lisbon, Faya1 and Lagos, which
could serve as naval stations for the
British fleet. kilograms from AM
sterdam state everything is ready for
the mobilization of the Dutch army.
All leave is refused to officers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
RUSSIANS CARRY WAR GOD

Most Sacred Image Will Accompany
Army In Far East.
Moscow, Feb. 26.-The most sacred
image in Russia has been sent to st.
Petersburg, and 1t will be taken later
to the far east with the army.
This image is a representation Of the
virgin appearing to Saint Sergius, and
it is kept at the Troitzka monastery.
1t is about one foot square and it is
covered with precious stones. The
Great and Alexander I. on all their
campaigns.
A silver tablet attached to it enum-
crates the battles at which the idol
was present.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
JAPANESE RETICENT
All War News Withheld Until Designs
Are Carried Out.

London, Feb. 26.-War correspond
ents and Europeans in Japan, COM
menting in amazement upon the sue
cess of Japanese officials in preserv-
ing secrecy regarding all the opera
tons Of war, declare this Conspiracy
Of silence" is not confined to gov
eminent and service circles, but that
munity.
All classes of people are submitting
with marvellous patience to being de-
prived of news, which they recognize
as imperative to the success of the
cause.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
BALTIC TO BE CLOSED
Smaller Powers Will Take Action
England Goes to War.


England Goes to War.
Special to The Journal.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-The act
i've preparations of Denmark and
Sweden, combined with the recent
presence here of a special messenger
from the kaiser may be taken as rep
resenting what was foretold weeks
ago, that in case England becomes in
volved in the war, the Baltic will be
closed by the smaller powers under
an agreement.
The protest Of England was
aimed directly at the late Russian
note concerning the independence of
Korea.
The Viedomosti says the outlook
is dangerous, as the United States has
entered into a de factO Anglo-Japanese
alliance.
Yesterday all the talk was of the
possibilities and probabilities of a
general international war.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
NURSES FOR JAPAN
Philadelphia Society Will Support Ten
Under DIR. MCGEE.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2e.-The Phila-
delphia branch Of the Red Cross So
ciety, independent Of the national So
ciety, will send ten nurses to Japan, in
charge of DR.. Anita H. MCGEE Of
Washington.
A resolution was adopted binding
the local association to raise a fund of
$1,000 by voluntary contributions, on
condition that the expedition will go
under the auspices of the Philadelphia
society. The selection Of the nurses
will be left to DR.. MCGEE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
FRANCE is BACKWARD
Foreign Office Denies Republic /.
Active Ally of Russia.

Paris, Feb. 26-The French for
eign office categoricallX denies the
report published in a London paper
that Korea having become the ally
of Japan under the new Japanese
Korean treaty, France is thereby re-
quired to become the active ally of
Russia.
The officials say the situation does
not warrant such a conclusion and
add that the new treaty does not
make the slightest change in the po-
sition Of France.
Force for Indo China.
Cherbourg, Feb. ga strong con-
tingent Of French colonial troops Is
being organized for service in 1ndo-
being organized for service in Indo-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
MAssACRED BY RUSSIANS

Manchurians Slain and Village Burned
Because Bridge Was Destroyed.
New York Sun Special Service.
Tientsin, Feb. 26.-According to let
ters from natives, the Russians took a
terrible vengeance on the villagers
near Sungari river after the recent at
tempt to wreck the bridge at that
point The troops burned large viii
lage to the ground and massacred the
Inhabitants, including the women and
children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
JAPs RAISE MILLIONS

Every One Contributes and Feudal
Families Unearth Ancestral HOards..
New York Sun Special Service.
Toxic, Feb. 26.-Japan has risen to
the height Of her great crisis. To the
national war fund every one contrib
utes, be the amount large or small
Feudal families are unearthing their
ancestral boards of gold and jeWelry
which have been accommodating thru
the musty reaches Of the centuries,
sacredly guarded by their owners for
use in times OF national stress or strife.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
WHITE TO BE DICTATOR
Former Minister and Gar Fran
New Political POlicy L..

New Political Policy.
New York Sun Special Service.
Vienna, Feb. 26.-The Neue Freie
Presse learns from a thoroly trust
worthy source that Whites appoint
ment as imperial chancellor with al
most dictatorial powers is impend-
ing. He has had several conferences
with the car, in which the lines Of a
new political policy were laid down.
This has been rendered necessary
by the shortcomings Of the admins
tration which have been revealed by
the outbreak Of the war.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

1t is impossible to tell the worth of
these dedicated treasures. Probably
their value exceeds a, hundred million
pounds sterling Every woman is sac,
rificing her jeWelry and other costly,
adornment to swell the national fund,
which is growing beyond all anticipa-
ton. Measures are being discussed by
which it is hoped the fund will be
raised to a thousand million pounds
without borrowing. ~ n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

capital since the outbreak of HOSTILE
ties.
Semiofficial personages express the
conviction that Russia is not at all
averse to the German advance in or
der to induce the French to live up to
the terms of their alliance. This re-
suit seems gradually being achieved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
WOULD NOT FEED JAPS
Russia Orders Cargo of Beef Held at
San Francisco,

San Francisco.
San Francisco, Feb. 26.-The sailing
Of the steamer China for the Orient
has been postponed from to-day until
Saturday, in order to unload 1000, 900
pounds of beef sold to the Russian
government.
Three million pounds of beef had
been contracted for by the Russian
government and the first two install
ments were shipped on the steamers
Coptlc and Korea.
The beef was seized by Japanese,
and it is believed the sellers received
orders at almost the last moment to
remove the third shipment from the
China.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

Harry Jones has been made chief clerk in the.
Great Northern freight department to succeed
". r Kennedy, appointed assistant general
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

Undoubtedly it is in pursuance of.
this policy that no Japanese account
of the Port Arthur attacks has yet,
been published, and none is expected
until Admiral Togo has completed his
designs there.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
RUSSIANS BANISHED

F1Ve FrOn11HeI1C NeH Fu11sl1eu TUT
Questioning Governments Course
New York Sun Special Service.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-Troops
from Warsaw, Finland, St. Petersburg
and Wilma, will go to the far east via
Moscow and Riazan, while those at
Kieff, Odessa and Kharkoff will travel
by way of Kurak and Piensa. The
two routes will join at Syrian, whence
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
BRITISH IN ACCORD
Naval Appropriation Receives Hearty
Approval, Altho Unprecedented.

London, Feb. 26.-Britain's sense of
the critical nature of International re-
lations Is shown in the hearty approval
generally accorded Lord Selborne's
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26
CABLE INTERRUPTED

Commercial Company Says Hongkong-
America Service Is Checked. Z
New York, Feb. 26.-The Commers
cial Cable company sends out the fol-
lowing notice:
We are advised that the Hongkong-
America cable is interrupted
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-26

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Arizona republican., 1904-04-05
UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Prospects Reduced by Absence oi
 Many Team Members.

Tucson, April ? Special Correspond ence of The Republican)-The prospect of a brilliant season in track athletics at the University is not nearly as bright now as it was week ago. Three of the best track mer have been sud- denly called away and consequently the team is badly handicapped for the season.
 Ross M. Russell, captain of the track team, has been appointed to a position on the fair grounds at the St. Louis -ex- position and left Wednesday to accept the same. Russell was depended upon and confidently expected to establish new records for Arizona in the high hurdles and the shot put. He made a very creditable showing in these events last year and in spring practice this year. His last years record in the 120 yard hurdles was IT seconds flat and he has put the shot 3S feet in prac- tice this season. Oliver Scow, the Un- iversity crack sprintcT, left for St. Louis, where he will also accept po- sition on the, exposition grounds and his departure is material loss to the team. Scow's record for the 40 yard sprint is 54 seconds and this was made without systematic training. He was running in fine form this season and
Arizona republican., 1904-04-05
MARCH WEATHER
Data Compiled at the Weather Bur
 eau's Phoenix Station.

Following is a summary of meteoro- logical conditions that obtained through the month of March, as ob- served at the Phoenix station of the weather bureau service:
 Atmospheric pressure (reduced to sea level; inches and hundredths)- mean, 29.S65; highest, 30.16, on the 26th; lowest, 29.55, on the 29th.
 Temperature-High SS, on the Sd {; lowest, 3S, on the 18th; greatest daily range, 40, on the End; least daily range, 15, on the Fist.
 Mean for this month in 1896; 62; 1897, 54; 1898. 57; 1899, 60; 1900, 66; 1901, 60: 1902, 57; 1903, 60; 1904, 63.
 Mean for this month for nine years, 60.
 Average daily excess of this month as compared with mean of nine years, 80.
 Accumulated excess since January 1, 113.
 Average daily excess since January l, 12.
 Wind-Prevailing direction, east; to- tai movement, 3S12 miles; maximum ve- locity for five minutes), 2S miles per hour. from the west, on the 23d.
 Accumulated deficiency since Janu- ary 1, los.
 Sunshine and Cloudiness-Number of
Arizona republican., 1904-04-05
was expected to lower his last years

was expected to lower his last years record.
 s. A. Moore, of Congress. a new man at the University, was making a good showing in the miles run when he was obliged to leave school in order to sa- cure a position as assayer at the Pearce mines.
 While the students of the University are unanimous in congratulating their schoolmates On their good fortune. they are lamenting the loss of good athletic material. New men are being tried out in the several events in the hope that some will develop into var sity timber.
 Organized work is being rapidly in- stalled in the new gymnasium under the direction of Professor Keats. The men are being divided into classes for special work in accordance with their physical needs. Every athlete in the University has undergone a careful physical examination by Profe -sor Keats in a search for weak hearts and defective lungs. Happily very few cases of either have been found.
 Manager Rosenberg of the baseball team is negotiating for a series of games with Phoenix teams to be played in that city during the latter part of this month. These games are of peculiar interest as they will give the people of the capital an opportun- ity of getting a line on the athletic work being done in our representative school of Arizona.
 The girls of the preparatory depart ment of the University gave a leapyear taIlyho party last Wednesday evening. The tallyho started from Tucson and gathered up those invited from town and then proceeded to South hall where the party was completed from the ca dets at that point. About twenty-five were included in the party and they left in high spirits to the accompani- ment of footing horns and merry laughter A ride of three Eours was taken about the suburbs of Tucson, in- cluding in the itinerary d visit to Sil- yer lake, Fort Lowell and other points of interest. A very enjoyable evening was reported by all included.