Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-12

Washington confirming the statement
made in these dispatches that the JAP
anese had indicated willingness to
entertain peace suggestions from
President, Roosevelt or King Edward,
created much interest here. Japanese
Minister Hayashi said today:
y After the fall of Port Arthur Japan
would, believe, be ready to treat for
peace on no higher essential basis than
that Russia should evacuate Manchu-
ria, Japan also agreeing to a similar
evacuation
EngIand's Queen Interested.
!. The Associated Press learns that
Queen Alexandra has been In con-
slant Communication with the Dowa.
! ger empress of Russia and Emperor
{ Nicholas during the last few days.
This is interpreted here as hopeful
Sign as it may possibly lead. though
not in the Immediate future, to the
establishment, of some modus vivendi
whereby steps looking to arbitration
might be initiated without offense to
kRussia.
Il Discredits Port Arthur Story.
Hayashi this morning had no news
from Port Arthur and discredited the
rumors of its capitulation.
Artillery Duel Yesterday.
Mukden. Nov. II. - There was a
heavy exchange of artillery fire yester-
day at the Russian right center The
Russian batteries began shelling the
Japanese trenches and the japanese
batteries responded
During last night the Russian volun-
teers dislodged detachment of JAP
anese Infantry from the trenches in
front of Lone Tree Hill. The japanese
continue to show activity on the left
flank without, however, engaging in
any serious movement
Prepare for Winter.
Comfortable dug outs are being
built along the Russian lines and the
soldiers seem to think they will win.
ter where they are. The idea that
Oyama contemplates an attempt to
take Mukden is not generally enter
tanned and both sides seem content
for the present with suspension OF
hostilities
:. Warm clothing is being distributed
among the troops.
sakharoff Reports Quiet.
st. Petersburg, Nov. II. - A dis
patch received here today from Gen
! Sakharoff announces that last night
passed quietly. He reports couple
Of unimportant outpost affairs on the
previous day.
America VIII Not Act.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 11.-Despite
Lord Lansdowne's appeal in England
for peace in the far east, and despite
the statement of Viscount Hayashi the
Japanese minister in London, that in
tervention by England and the United
States would be welcomed, the attitude
Of the Washington government has
Undergone no change. The last pro
z pcsal President Roosevelt put out fol
peace met with an emphatic statement
from Russia that peace would be made
with no one but Japan. This was fol
lowed by the rejection OF informa
peace overtures from Japan.
The President is resolved to under
take no step in the direction of peace
unless it gives some promise of sue
cess. The refusal of Russia to talk o
peace while suffering reverses does mo-
encourage any policy of simultaneous
action with England to convince the
st. Petersburg government of the ad
Instability of ending hostilities.
America Is Neutral.
In matters of foreign policy tht
Washington government is nearly al
ways governed by public sentiment
There is now said to be no strong sen
timent in this country favoring inter
vention in the far east The condition
Of public feeling is almost neutral be
tween the belligerents The traditiona
friendship of the American people fo
Russia is opposed to any action which
would bring peace without honor tt
the Russian arms.
The c--av. at.on is well settled ii