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Show VOLUME Yin NUMBER 93. OGDEN, . WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1904. JAPAN'S FLEET MEETS DISASTER AT PORT ARTHUR Repulsed With the Loss of Four Warships and Two TransportsFierce Naval Battle Fought. PARIS, Feb. 24. A Havas News Agency St. Petersburg dispatch says that official authority is given for the statement that four Japanese cruisers and two transports have been sunk in an attack on Port Arthur. The battleship Retvizan, which was seriously damaged in a previous engagement, was active in the battle and carried off honors for skillful fighting. high i LONDON, Feb. 24 A Russian report report of the Japanese naval disaster. A Dispatch from Che Foo to the Evening News declares that the Russian Counsul there confirms the statement that four Japanese warships have been destroyed. PARIS, Feb. 24 An official telegram just received pulsed. LONDON, Feb. 24 flinister Hayashi states that from St. Petersburg announces the defeat of the Japanhe has information which discredits the St. Petersburg ese, with serious loss, at Port Arthur. has reached here that four Japanese battleships and two transports have been sunk in an engagement off Port Arthur. The dispatch adds that the Japanese attack was re- CONFIRMATION OF RUSSIAN VICTORY this AtSED BY THE JAPANESE PARIS, Feb. 24. The French consul at Ohee Foo late The evening sent the following to the foreign office: repulsed the Japanese attack upon Port Arthur; lour Japanese battleships were damaged and run aground. LONDON, Feb. 24. A later dispatch to the Evening Xeirs from Che Foo gives further particulars of the Japanese defeat at Port Arthur. The Russian consul declares that the Japanese ilcet began the attack shortly after midnight. Passengers arriving from Chinwang Tao say that continuous firing was heard off Port Arthur between 1 and 4 oclock in the There was no moon and the condmorning of yesterday. itions were ripe for surprise. They declare that undoubtedly the Japanese were trying to steal through the entrance to the harbor when they were discovered and defeated WASHINGTON, Feb. 24. The Japanese legation here a received no advices of the naval defeat and discredits COPENHAGEN, Feb. 20. A report from St Petersburg, this evening, asserts that six Japanese warships were sunk off Port Arthur. LONDON, Feb. 24. Minister Hayashi said, this evening, that he believed the report of the sinking of six J warships is the outcome of the assertion recently ' pro-Russi- se by Pavloff, Russian agent at Seoul, that three Japan-vesse- ls were sunk at the battle of Chemulpo. Neither made Hayashi nor the Russian minister here has confirmation of the report. Minister official WHITNEYS WILL HAS FILED BEEN . ON'DOX, Feb. 24. The Manchester Mtch today Bays it la learned from Known. MIXEOLA. L. L, Feb. 24. by the drelbund and Spain also faIn the house the naval bill was again vors Russia. England la the staunch taken up in committee of the whole. friend of Japan and Sweden Is becomFloor leader Williams today Introing more so on acconut of thq Finnish duced ar e solution calling on the secrefeeling. tary of war to say whether a press cenanti-Russi- The will CZAR'S SUBJECTS sorship is maintained of William C. step-daughte- tohNSlN0, th ST.. PETERSBURG. Feb. esar today, replying to the address expressing loyalty, aald such expressions as these, coming from all parts of Rub sla, were great consolation In time of trouble. He concluded with expressing optimism regarding the outcome of the war and Invoking divine aid. LONDON, Feb. 24. The severe depression In European government securities was again reflected by a number of failures today. Three which occurred In Faria are due to the decline In Russian bonds. VIENNA, Feb. 24. The Rousseauln bank closed its dors today, due to the depression in Russian bonds. A failure Is also announced from Lyons. France. ra - Feb. ?0nvlet wh 24. Bill Ru- - CZAR'8 COUSIN WILL TAKE A COMMAND CRESTED BUTTE. Colo., Feb. 24. wanted In NICE, Feb. 24. Grand Duke Cyril, cl,arge of murder, was Six miners of the Augusta mine were the rear's cousin, left for the Far East ,uVer 10 th auU,ortles of that caught In a snowsllde yesterday and today and will take up an important morning. command. killed. One body has been recovered. Klim. tUrn Ka- COLORADO MINERS BURIED BY SNOWSLIDE n the Philip- - &pres8 Their loyalty Exchange-Telegrap- TRIED FOR MURDER In . , pines. of the The Democratic members house committee on naval affairs at a 24. The conference this morning decided to Whitney waa Hied for probate today. Harry Payne Whitney, the oldest son, Is named aa the executor and trustee. The amount and value of the estate la not given. A quarter of a KOREA IS UNDER A . ' JAPANESE PROTECTORATE million la left to each of hla kPe everywhere that the Bertie and . hla stepson, reporta LONDON, Feb. 34. The correspondToneous, but there Randolph. All the residue la bequeath- ent of the unfortunately In h llttu k ground for hope. ed to an executor until the final dis- Paris today wires that advices have been received there that Japan has tribution is mnde. CONVict WILL BE declared a protectorate over Korea. uthorlty that the malignant POrth ,n the kaiaere throat Is the ta or rave apprehension and It is Oat the worst news may be heard teY- - The paper says there ia a sin- - MAYOR TESTIFIES DOVER WILL TIKE an WAR RESPONSIBLE FOR BANKING FAILURES Says That There Is Litttle His Son Named as Sole Executor-Valu- e Hope for the German of the Estate Is Not Emperor ? ma report. ap-Jne- DRAWING OF TWO WASHINGTON, Feb. 24. The state department this morning advises that Japan and Korea have concluded the negotiation of a treaty guaranteeing to Korea her indeIt is supposed that under the pendence and integrity. teport That Fleet Has Passed Wei Resolution Against Senators and terms Japan is allowed to temporarily occupy the country Hal Wei Going East Confirms Representatives from Receiving with troops with the understanding that the close of the the Dispatches Telling of YesPay for Acting On Executive Com war with Kussia will he the signal for immediate withmissions-PanaConstitution. terday's Repulse at Port Arthur drawal. This move, coming as it does on the heels of the proLONDON, Feb.. 24. A dispatch to WASHINGTON, Feb. 24. The sen- test filed yesterday by Russia, is regarded here as a most Reuters from Wei Hal Wei states that ate today agreed to a resolution of- effective answer to Russias representations that Japan four Japanese battleships and nine fered by Mr. Dnnlels that the commitof Korea. and Violated the neutrality integrity cruisers passed there today bound east tee on judlicary be instructed to inof United The States to Russias protest the The vessels are evidently part of the quire into the expediency of enacting reply fleet which has been concentrated a law providing against the acceptance against Japan is expected to be nothing more than an about Port Arthur. or receipt of the pay, allowance or of its receipt. The state department emolument of any executive ofllce, acknowledgement EUROPEAN SYMPATHY agency or commission by any senator officials still announce that this country will keep out of 18 WITH RUS8IA or representative In congress while the far eastern imbroglio as far as possible. serving In that capacity. CHE FOO, Feb. 24. The officers of the steamer GovLONDON, Feb. 24. Careful InvestiThe president. In response to a resoas the shows gation European public lution today, sent to the senate a copy ernor Jacschi, which brought the report of heavy firing favoring Russia In the present conflict of the Panama republic constitution. off Port Arthur, are contradicted by the France is closer bound than ever, Au- One clause provides that the United yesterday morning officers of another, steamer which was passing Dalny at stria naturally favors the Muscovite, States may Intervene to Germany la Italy la bound peace In the event of disturbance. the same time. The latter say they heard no shots. Russians the KOREA NEGOTIATES TREATY WITH JAPAN BLOCKADE BEE N WOULD PREVENT TOE v- h'e IN MURDER CASE HEATH'S PUCE the naval apeffort to Important Witness for Prosecu- Will Serve as Secretary Until Repropriation bill recommitted to the nation in Trial of Chicago publican National 'Convenval commltee with instructions to ellm inate two heavy ships, cutting the apBandits. tion Meets. propriation fifteen millions, also placing a limit on the price for armor plate and directing that small vessels he con Feb. 24. Elmer WASHINGTON, .CHICAGO, Feb. 24. For the first structed In the government navy yards. time since the Haymarket riots a may- Dover, assistant secretary of the ReCALIFORNIA FL00D8 ARE or today was on the witness stand In publican national committee, has consented to act aa secretary In pluce of IN YEARS MOST 8ERI0US a murder case. Mayor Harrlaon gave Perry Heath, resigned, until the meet. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24. The testimony In the car barn bandit trial, Ing of the convention. showing that the confeaalona made by Admiral Evans has decided to return floods In northern and central CaliforVan Dine and Nledemeyer when ar- home instead of nia, the result of the present rain remaining on the Asiatic station. He will sail on the Kenstorm, are assuming serious propor- rested were voluntarily given. tions. The first serious accident due tucky from Hong Kong March 25th. ' ARE FIVE CHINESE He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral occurred to the situation last night BURNED TO DEATH Cooper. near Keswick when the Portland exThe president today sent to the senpress was caught In a landslide. A car STOCKTON. Cal.. Feb. 24. Fire this ate the nomination of In the middle of the train was nearly Captain Caspar burled. Two Japanese were Injured, morning destroyed a China washhouse to be rear admiral. Captain Caspar is on Hunter street. Five Chinamen were now Only the mall, express and baggage commanding the Goodrich. cars and one coach came on. The rest burned to death. BARN AND HORSES BURNED. were dug ont and sent back to Keswick. BUSINESS BLOCKS BURNED. There Is heavy rain all along the CHICAGO, Feb. 24. Fire this nfter-no- n mountains from Dunsmuir to Placer-villBROCKPORT, N. Y., Feb. 24. Fire destroyed the Wright livery barn The Florlston paper mill dam on swept the business portion of the city and ten valuable trotters. John Linn, the Central Pacific has gone oyt. this morning. The Ions is placed at the manager, la missing. The American river at Auburn Is $110,000. 1883. The higher than at any time since THE DEWEY TRIAL. railroad track from Marysville to GERMAN BANKERS FAIL. Is under water and no trains are NORTON. Ku., Feb. 24. Today's In BERLIN, Feb. 24. The big firm of session of the Dewey trial was devoted running. Railroad embankments Frnnkel ft Co., bankers, mnde, an ns by the defense to showing that the many places are threatened. The ferry broke loose last night and slgnment today on used by the recent Berrys made frequent threats against was carried down the river. the Deweys. depression of securities. make-a- e. Om-vll- le on |