Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

st. Petersburg, June 1.-THE Rus
sian press, notably the Novoe Vremya
and the Russ, the latter frequently re-
fiecting the views of the foreign Office,
display a great deal of resentment
against the United States for enforc-
ing the twenty-four hour rule in the
caseaof the three Russian cruisers at.
Manila. The Russ declares that 1t has
.-cfsiewarrant for the statement that,
representations have been made to
Washington on the subject
The admiralty, it can be stated, is
reconciled to the internment of the
cruisers at Manila but opposes on
principle the rule that warships in
jured in battle cannot repair their ma
chinery and boilers at neutral ports.
Russian Infantry RepuIsed.
Toxic, June IA dispatch from the
headquarters OF the Japanese armies
today says: "The enemy's infantry
strength not mentioned) attacked Ma
chatun, two miles north of Weiyuam-
pac, early on June 5, but was re-
pulsed"
Another Jap Victory.
The same day our force, which had
advanced to Shahotse, nine miles east
of Chantu, dislodged the enemy, head
ing for that vicinity and occupied a
neighboring eminence. Our cavalry
drove the enemy northward toward
Chichiatzu, fifteen miles north OF
kwangping, and Machittun, seven
miles east of Chipatun, and our troops
occupied their vicinities."
Meyer Sees the Emperor.
st. Petersburg, June Z - Ambassa-
dor Meyer had an interview with For
eign Minister Lamsdorff last night and
today went to Tsarskoe-Selo where he
will be received in special audience by
the emperor.
Upon his return to St. Petersburg
this afternoon Mr.. Meyer fastened to
the embassy, whence he sent a long
cipher dispatch to Washington. Later
he was closeted with Sir Charles Har
dinge, the British ambassador. The
present situation is extremely delicate
and the greatest reticence was OBJ
served. The foreign Office is deserted
this being the empress birthday and
at the American embassy no state
ment could be procured this afternoon
Nevertheless there are some collatera
indications that the emperor's re
Spouse was favorable to acceptance Of
the Presidents offer.
A Significant Conference.
London, June 7.-Ambassador Reid
visited Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
at the foreign office this afternoon
Paul Conben, the French ambassador
was also present. The nature of the
Interview was NOT announced
italy Wants Peace.
Washington, D. c., June 7. - Italian
Ambassador Des Planches had a con
ference with the President this after
noon by appointment. While no de
tails concerning the conference arr
made public it is known that the stu
alton in the far east was the principa
topic of conversation and that Ital.
has thrown the weight of her influence
for peace there can be no doubt
A Hard Question.
Washington, D. c., June Z. - 1t ha
become increasingly apparent to tn
authorities that the question of peac
between Russia and Japan is not on
to be settled in few days.
The President has acted earnestl,
and along lines least calculated to OF
fend the sensibilities of either Rus
sia or Japan and the difficulties O
his unselfsh task are only apparent Il
those who know intimately the situa
ton in the two countries. the variou
influences which are exerted agains
governments and the ambitions whicl
on one hand are entertained by tn
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