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Show VOLUME OGDEN, UTAH 85. Vm-NUM- BER FEBRUARY MONDAY, 1904. 15, JAPAN'S ARMY AND NAVY BATTLE NOW RAGING ON INVESTING PORT ARTHUR BANKS OF YALU RIVER Concentrating Forces for a Combined Attack by Land and Sea Another Russian Cruiser Sunk. LONDON, Feb. 15. A concerted attempt by the Japanese land and ,ea forces to Invest Port Arthur Is Imminent All the dispatches this Is the plan of action. The news of morning unite In Indicating that such la The loss of Port Arthur would shot expected. momentarily first the I blow to Russia. prove an irreparable The fiact that only 19,000 Japanese troops have landed at Chemulpo is taken at Cheefoo to Indicate that the main Japanese army has been deflected for the land Investment of Port Arthur. Admiral Togo la still commanding the harbor from the outside In the same manner that Admiral Sampson planned the Santiago block- - i ade during the Spanish war. Nevfi that the Japanese are landing on the eastern shore Tong Gulf near Port Arthur is momentarily expected. Such a he Immediately of Liao- step will followed by the beginning of the bombardment by Ad- - X X X j 4 X X mini Togo's fleet. A dlsaptch from Toklo saying that the Russian Vladlvostock fleet has X In- been torpedoed and sunk near Hakodate has not been confirmed. 4 stead a report reached here today that the Russian warships have en- tend the Pacific for a wide detour southwards. The Japanese flying t squadron has been detailed to watch the fleet 4 gome shortage of transports and supplies delays the dispatching of Japanese troops to the Asiatic mainland. Forty steamers are now avail- able tor this purpose. 4 official The Central News learns today from a Jaapnese source 4 that another Russian cruiser has been sunk at Port Arthur. Feb. 15. A dispatch from jCtw Chang, Manchuria, reports that ly Eemy Miller, the American consul, Interceded on behalf of a num-krJapanese refugees who were try-b- g to leave the country and were Miller Is llke-- h by the Russians. to be successfuL While Consul Mills waa atending to his official duties lutaian trooper Interfered. The latte wai aeverely disciplined and the Ionian commander hastened to apolo-fl- n. LONDON, vlg-amn- of on high authority that neither Japan nor Russia is willing to permit American military or naval representatives to accompany the fleets or armies. ar-lut- ed i 0FF1CER3 AMERICAN Feb. LONDON, Feb. 15. A dispatch from the Tien-Tsi- n correspondent of the Star, hearing Sundays date, says that another Japanese victory at Port Arthur has been confirmed. The dispatch states that eight Russian vessels were sunk and ten captured hut that the latter statement is It is reported at the Russian batteries at Port Arthur sank three LONDON, Feb. 15. that of their own torpedo boats through mistake last night as the latter were entering the harbor. The report is unconfirmed. Tien-Tsi- n CHEEFOO, Feb. 15. A report has been received here that a pQrtion of the Russian fleet escaped from Port Arthur harbor last night. NAGASKAI, Feb. 15. Eighteen hundred Japanese soldiers are reported killed, presumably by the sinking of alan minister today to ascertain what assistance the Vatican diplomats abroad can give Russia In exchange for Main Body of Russian Troops Is Concentrated at That Point Attack on Vladivostock Expected. IjOMHJNt'l). 15 IS DEAD. of iheLVntral News wires 4 4 4 h battle between the Rus- fought on the northern hank of slan and Jupunese forces la now being the Yalu. where the Russian land forces are concentrated. Reuter's agency states that the Japanese minister at Seoul has ad- vised the eniNror to arrest Yl Tong, Korean minister of finance, who Is practically dictator of the country and most friendly to Russia. The Vladlvostock-Russla- n government departments have been transferred to Klkolik and the bank has removed Us val- liable to Knabnrovsk. These moves Indicate that Russia considers an attack on Vladlvostock Imminent. Russo-Chlne- 4 t X se 4444 WASHINGTON, 1VU. 15. Minister Taknhlra called at the state department this morning to request that this government Intervene with Russia In behalf of four hundred Japanese residents detained at rort Arthur by the Russians. This Is taken to mean that Ja- 4 4 X 4 X un arrangement with the towers for the neutralisation of New Chwang. He said that the government would consider iniprartleul liny effort to secure the neutralisation of any territory now occupied by the belligerents. pan Intends a heavy Imnduirdincnt of the city. The department will make proper representations to Russln, but entertains very little hope of success. No reply has yet been received from Russia to Secreutry Hay's note, Italy has anounced that it looks favorably upon the note, but Is not yet prepared to make a formal reply. stated In the house of commons today thnt the Russians had made no request to pass the Dardanelles with the Black sea fleet nor did he believe euch a treaty violation contemplated. CHINA IS UNABLE TO WILL MAINTAIN SENATOR M. A HANNA The Iiirl that news from a Russian source slates that a transport. ROME, Feb. 15. Papal Secretary Del Val had a long Interview with the Rua. the protection and tolerance of Catholic missions wherever Russian suIt Is stated premacy Is established in the Far East 15. CHEF 00, Feb. 1;, Tlu strainer Wenchow, arriving roni Port Arthur, reports that eleven Iiussian ships were struck in Wednesday's engagement. The eruiser Askold las a big hole at the water line and sank in the inner basin. The battleship Sevastopol was struck and a hole made 'ust above the water line. The cruiser Novik has a hole on the afterport side. The battleship lietvizan is on the beach and the bottom of the vessel lias fallen out. The cruiser Pallada was torpedoed abaft the engine room. The tsarevitch lias been docked. Other hips were damaged in the upper works. WANT8 PROTECTION FOR CATHOLIC MISSIONS ARE TO BE BARRED WASHINGTON, LATEST WAR BULLETINS NEUTRALITY HAVE NOT ASKED TO PASS THE DARDANELLES Feb, LONDON, 15. Mr. Douglus 1m HAVE A STRING TO THEIR AGREEMENT LONDON, Feb. 15. A Reuter's dispatch says that China has notified the towers that It rannot assume the maintenance of neutrality while a portion of Its territory is under foreign control. PARIS, Feb. 15. The foreign office confirms the report that Russia and France will agree to Beeretary Hay's note, mnklng an exception, however, to Manchuria. GREAT BRITAIN NEWS OF DISASTERS IS HOLDING BACK OVERCOMES THE CZAR LONDON Feb. 15. In the house of BERLIN, Feb. 15. A dispatch from commons today Under Secretary of Fit. Petersburg says that the esar Is Foreign Affairs Percy said that Great prostrated over the disasters to the Britain was taking no steps to secure Russian navy and weeps frequently. POSTPONED MRS. Washington, Feb. 15. Senator Hanna Died This Evening at 6:40 o'Qock. Requests Woman Poisoner's Case Was ConWASHINGTON, Feb. 15. Motionless was educated In the common schools of Hie House to Take Immetinued at the Request of as If he were dead. Senator Hanna is Cleveland and the Western Reserve college, Hudson, Ohio. He was endiate Action in His Case. Prosecution. the breathing out the last hours of his life. in the business, the Iron Worado Congressman hope has been abandoned. The 8 o'clock bulletin said: oclock this morning Mr. Since Hanna has lost ground and Is no longer able to take nourishment by mouth. The temperature Is not so high, but the pulse Is more rapid and weaker and the respiration Increased. Shortly after the bulletin was Issued Dr. Osier told Governor Herrick that Mr. Hanna might die at any time or possibly survive the day, but that the end was near at hand. At 9 o'clock it was announced that he had been In the same condition for the past two hours and was being kept alive through the administration of oxygen and injections. At 9:40 the battle'for life still held and Secretary Dover announced to the correspondents that only heroic measures were keeping Mr. Hanna alive. Drs. Osier and Carter said It was marvelous that he was still alive and that the end might come at any time now. At 10:80 Secretary Dover announced that Mr. Hanna's condition Is unchanged. He is barely alive. Dr. Osier left for Baltimore and may not return, as he received word this morning that his mother, who Is ninety-eigyears old. Is critically HI In Canada, whither he may go. All the members of the cabinet called at the Arlington this morning, as did nearly every senator in Washington. At 11:40 Secretary Dover stated that the senator waa weaker and that any statement to the contrary was only a All most SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15. The occurred in the house second trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin wfliately after the reading of the was called this morning but postponed Congressman Shafroth (Dem.) to March 10th at request of the state. Colorado, whose seat is being con- - The defense announced Its readiness to WASHINGTON. Feb. A 15. cene by Robert Bonyfe of Denver, the stillness following said a It would be necessary to separate the kudulent from the genuine ballots In precincts it would be ne-(rlnl fair to throw all out. This, nfl In 3r rtlea of what the comlmttee lt have decided, convinced him that wuld not honestly 0 The proceed, but the prosecution produced affidavits showing it could not get Important witnesses to come here from Delaware before the middle of March. The defense demanded the dismissal of the case In accordance with the trial judge's promise to Mrs. Botkin if the state failed to proceed with the trial today, but the court held that the state showed sufficient cause to warrant a defend his title frauds, he stated, were Ith his connivance or to his ad- but with the majorities of the tested precinct he could not hold postponement. t Therefore he asked the house 1at him PASSENGERS INJURED IN Immediately. froth thanked the election PENNSYLVANIA WRECK lttw or the fairness with which . ( hlm antJ concluded by BUTLER. Pa., Feb. 15. A passenger hhi n was all a happy and prosperous fu-- train on the Pennsylvala railway wood. said good-by- e Ward near to the entire derailed this morning respective of politics and was Thlrty-flv- e persons were Injured, but applauded. to be fatally hurt. believed none are Jajnnan 0,mtead of the election and Mr. Hogg (Rep.) of DATE SET FOR VOTE ON CANAL TREATY and a high tribute V Bhafroth-- s high honor and Jn- WASHINGTON, Feb. 15. The senWBB to a vote on the canal unseat-ate has p0!'e0lution X" itg adopted Mi agreed .trMmnn Rhafroth and giving treaty on February the Republican contestant kaiser not ill. 2Sd. OHIO BANK CLOSES. GALION. Ohio, Feb. 15. The Gallon Kaiser Wilhelm National bank has closed Its doors on The torjr Bnt frm London account of Inability ot meet coining deSet h. v Ufrerfd evere attack Is mands. The assets and liabilities are lu,e,y untrue. each half a million. gaged grocery and coal business, banking and the railroad business, and was a director of the Union Pacific railway company in 1885 by appointment of President Cleveland. He was a delegate to the national Republican conventions In 1884, 1888 and 1898, was elected chairman of the national Republican committee In 1898, which position he held at the time of his death. He was appointed to the United States senate by Governor Bushnell March 5. 1897, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Hon. John Sherman, and took his seat the same day. In January, 1898, he was elected for the short term ending March 8, 1899, and also for the succeeding full term. In 1904 he was elected for a full term from March 8, Well-Know- n With Salt Lake People Meet Heavy Loss in Postal Swindler's Case Will Be the Jary On Thursday. Given to France. and Mrs. Ilenry WASHINGTON. Feb. 15. The deMcLaughlin of Salt Lake City, Utah, fense Is arguing Its prayers In the have been robbed of jewelry valued at Lawrence rase today. were $100,000. Twenty distinct charges requested They attended a fancy dress bull at by the lawyers. Judge Pritchard reMentone last Tuesday and when they fused point blank to Incorporate any of laocence or guilt In the returned placed the jewela In a case In opinion charges, although given that power by the bedroom. the federal statutes. The summing The crooks who stole the Jewels are up will commence tomorrow and the believed to have Impersonated British case will go to the Jury Thursday. NICE. Feb. 15. Mr. -- officers. FUNERAL OF WILLIAM J. LEMP. ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15. The funeral of William J. Lemp. the millionaire brew1905. er w'ho committed suicide Saturday, Interment Mr. Hanna may be fairly described was held this afternqpn. as an evolution of the public demand was In Bellfontalne. The funeral serso earnestly made that citisens should vice was very simple. not allow themselves to be so engrossed LB The third annual bull of Ogden aerie with private affairs as to neglect public duty. His blood was that of Vir- No. 18, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at ginia Friends and Vermont Presbyter- Dignan's dancing academy tomorrow ians and there was in It eminently the night promises to be one of the most qualities that yielded vigor and tena- pleasant eevnts of the social season. city. One of his gifts was that of continuance. There Is no better blood, and RAILROAD MAN KILLS HIM3ELF. ht when brains are horn with it the comCHICAGO. Feb. 15. L. J. Martin of bination Is excellence and Hanna Inherited ability and was educated In Perham, Minn., said to have been a division superintendent on the Northern business. in man closest waa Pacific, committed suicide In a hotel the Mr. Hanna Mchere today. President to life late the public was. as was He McKinley bom Kinley. BELGIUM TRAIN COLLISION. In the heart of the region richest In dream. natural resources of any in the country BRUSSELS, Feb. 15. In a train coland unsurpassed by any in the world Marcus Alonso Hanna was born In near here this morning three lision eastern and western Pennsylvania New Lisbon (now Lisbon), Columbrana were and forty Injured. killed county. Ohio, September 24, 1837. He Ohio. CHINATOWN CELEBRATES. It Is Nsw Years With ths Celestials and All Maks Merry. The Chinese colony on the lower street diKtrlct is celeNew Year's today. The dembrating onstration began at midnight with the exploding of firecrackers and other noisy expdoslves Incident to the occasion. For about a week the celebration will continue. It is a period of worship and amusement Their gods will be propltated, their ancestors worshiped, every kind of amusement indulged In, accompanied by the weird music of the "band.'' One thing, however, the Celestial will not do thnt is work. That Is positively tabooed at Twenty-fift- h this season. LOTHROP COMPANY FAILS. BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 15. The Loth-ro- p Publishing Company, established in 1850, has made an assignment |