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Show DAILY UTAH STATE JOURNAL OGDEN, UTAH VIII. NUMBER 81. VOLUME WINS SEC' JAPAN IN NAVAL JIGHT LONDON, Feb. 10 The Japanese legation confirms the report of a naval battle at Chemulpo and the sinking was two Russian cruisers. SEA NOT CONFIRMED Rus- es-(orti- ng re-mro- ed the Russian Capital. battle of Port Arthur yesterday, declares that the fight ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 10. At 5:30 p. m. the newsfew a shells were exchanged. papers issued extras claiming a Russian victory at Port inconsequential. Merely Two Russian officers and eighty soldiers were killed. The Arthur. Three Japanese warships and four torpedo boats cruiser Paltada will be available for service within a week. are reported seriously crippled. One report says that the Japanese battleship Shikishiina was sunk. Another Naval Battle Expected. The people are indulging in wild demonstrations but CHEFU, Feb. 10 The Russian torpedo flotilla is re- there is no official confirmation of the report. ported to be at Thornton Haven Island, fifty miles to the seaward of Port Arthur. The report of a battle is mo- LONDON DISCREDITS REPORT OF A RUSSIAN VICTORY mentarily expected. The Russian land forces are concentrating on the LONDON, Feb 10. Tho Russian victory at Port banks of the Yalu, where big consignments of field guns and Arthur is generally discredited here in tho absence of any ammunition recently arrived. It is predicted that the hos- official information. Chino-Japane- se men-of-w- Rumors of the Destruction of Three Japanese Warships and Three Torpedo Boats at Port Arthur Cause Wild Rejoicing at account of the battle received by the Japanese embassy here says that the Japanese squadron, transports to Korea, was met on the way to Chemulpo by the Russian gunboat Korietz as the latter was The Korietz assumed the offensive and leaving the port. The latter replied, iredonthe Japanese torpedo boats. The Korietz then firing two torpedoes without effect. to anchorage in port. Early next morning Admiral Iriu, commanding the Jipanese squadron, formally demanded that the Russian ressels leave the port, adding that if they did not comply tile armies will first meet at Ping Yang, in northern Kobe would he to . attack them within the rea, as was the case in the by noon war. compelled The Russian harbor. left the port at 11:30, and battle was immediately given outside the Polynesian Reported Capture of Russian Transports. slands. After an hours engagement the Russians took LONDON, Feb. 10 A dispatch from the Tokio correfuge among the islands and towards evening the cruiser respondent of the Central News says that three transports of the Russian volunteer fleet, conveying about two thoulariag sank. About four oclock this morning, February 10th, the sand troops have been captured off Asan, Korea, by the Korietz was reported sunk by her own crew, who, finding Japanese. The official VICTORIES ON LAND AND AT CHEMULPO Report of the Engagement States That Two sian Cruisers Were Sent to the Bottom-Ho- stile Fleets Lining Up for Battle off Port Arthur. of ar disabled, blew her up. The . officers and men of the Wants to Raise Reginlent for Japan. tio sunken vessels then took refuge on the French cruiser ST. JOSEPH, MO. Lyman Forgrave, a civil war vetPascal. No casualties are reported on the Japanese side. The official account shows, according to the date of the eran, today announced that he would raise a regiment at ct CLAin THAT CHEMULPO HAS FALLEN VLADIVOSTOCK, Feb. 10. Private dispatches received here state that the Japanese forces tft the Yalu RUSSIANS river were completely routed by tho Russians. It is also claimed that Chemulpo has been captured liytho Russians who are now occupying tho city. SAYS THAT THE RUSSIANS WILL SOON BE ON THE RUN - that the battle of Chemulpo was the first one ought, which would make it appear that Russia instead f Japan fired the first shot when the cruiser Korietz fired ' upon the Japanese. JAPANESE MINISTER IS BOASTFUL. Minister Hayashi this morning said: The engagement at Port Arthur and Chemulpo were merely in accordance with plans of long standing. As soon as our forces are landed' in Korea I look for important action at ort Arthur. The Russian vessels will probably lie close neath the land batteries, but by going to one side our ps, by a high angle of fire can shell them out. The Russian admiral may possibly, like Admiral Cervera at Santiago, anticipate his fate and come into the open of his own fcrord. Present events merely show the utter uselessness Port Arthur from a t. stargetic Speaking of Secretary Hays note, Minister llayashi aj8 that Japan will most certainly heartily agree, but so ,)ng as Russian troops are in Manchuria Japan cannot rd it as neutral territory. While Japan is anxious to fcist in maintaining neutrality in China proper, it has tTeiy intention of waging an aggressive land campaign in Manchuria itself. message, 10, 1904. REPORTS OF RUSSIAN Official ;he WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY once to be offered to Japan. He claims to have offers of ROME, Fob. 10. The Japanese minister here today of Jews. a number enough men, including large said that official advices show that plans have been so carefully made that it is safe to predict that Japan will bo Text of Hay's Note Not Given Out. complete master and have troops pursuing the Russians WASHINGTON, D. C., Fel). 10 Secretary Hay still through Manchuria within a fortnight. declines to make public the text of his note to the powers. It is known, however, that he wants China entirely neutralGLOVEH WIMS 1 ized, even if becomes necessary to eject Russia from Man- T churia. TUE HOUSE TOPS T Hundreds of People Are Sufferimg and Hade Homeless By Flood and Acquitted Will Bring Suit Against Governor Peabody. Strong Japanese Force Landed at Hasampho. PARIS, Feb. 10. A telegram, from Tokio says the Japanese have landed a large force at Masampho, Korea, which is but a short distance from Fusan, one of the railway, which terminals of the Japanese Fusan-Seoleads to the Manchurian border. ul in Pennsylvania. view-poin- British to Proclaim Neutrality. LONDON, Feb. 10 In the house of commons today Acker Douglas said that a council will be held tomorrow to approve the proclamation of British neutrality in the Fair East. American Minister Confirms News of Battles WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Minister Griscom, at Tokio, has sent a full report confirmatory of the Port Arthur and Yesterday's Battle Was Unimportant. PARIS, Feb. 10 The official version received here of Chemulpo battles. 4444444444 4 4 444 444 444 4 Officers Who Will China 444--4444t- Decides On a Neutral Position. Washington, Feb.io Chinese Jt the State :4 4 4 Minister called 4 4 department this 4 and expressed Chi- 8 gratification on Secreta-- 7 8 note issued yester- to the neutral :ui,rnillK 4 4 4 4 4 4 powers. 4 ) hen the minister came from 4eeretary Hays office he said 4 4 f understood that Prince 4 4 lnS jias issued an edict to 4 'arious viceroys in China 4 4 mmanding them to observe 4'e strictest 4 neutral ity. 4 Minister Cassini called at 4-4Mate department and 4 - - - W-ntieeo- f the official w'i!10 War an( battle. f dec- - 4- 4- - 4 DECLARATION OF WAR IS ; ISSUED BY RUSSIAN CZAR . See the Fighting WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 Chaffee has recommended to Secretary of War Taft that Captain Reichman of cavalry, Colonel Keys of the general staff, Captaih Gateley of the artil-er- y corps and Captain be assigned to duty with the Russian army and that Colonel Crowder of the general staff, Captain Norri son of the Twentieth infantry. Captain Marsh of the artillery corps and Captain Judson of the engineers go with the Japanese army. The recommendations have been forwarded to Russia and Japan. Major-Gener- al 4 4 4 this Nicholas Czar 10. morning ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4 '4 issued an official declaration of war as follows : To All Dear Subjects : 1 declare we were anxious to pre- 4 to 4 serve peac so dear to our hearts, and did all in our power 41 these With peaceful East. Far In the 4 maintain tranquility 4 the treaty revise to existing readiness our 4 aims, we declare The 4 between the two. empires regarding Korean affairs. with4 conclusion. Japan, negotiations were not carried to a 4 out awaiting our reply, broke diplomatic relations. Without meant the commencement 4 considering whether such a rupture to attack 4 of warlike actions, Japan ordered her torpedo boats the receipt of 4 suddenly our squadron at Port Arthur. .After arms. 4 4 the report we ordered the governor to reply with of 4 We hereby make known our decision in the firm trust of unanimous 4 the help of the Almighty and the assurance the 4 readiness of our true subjects to stand with us in the defense 4 of the Lord upon 4 of the fatherland. We call for the blessing 4 4 our brave army and fleet I" 4 t 444 4 4 444444444444 4 44444444444444 Hul-mengin- er WILKESHARRE, Pa., Keb. 10, The situation continues to cause great suffering. Many families are being removed from tbe house tops today. The great Ice gorge at Hlooma-bur- g la still Intact The water la twenty-liv- e feet above the normal and steadily backing up, rendering hundreds of families homelesa flood CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Keb. 10. Glover won a slgnul victory this morning In the district court being acquitted of the charge of assault with Intent to kill. He will Immediately commence suits for damages sgalnst the military officers and Governor Peabody. CANAL TREATY TAKEN UP IN EXECUTIVE 8E38ION WANT FEDERAL TROOPS TO PROTECT BURNED DISTRICT WASHINGTON, Keb. 10. The house today resumed the consideration of the Pennsylvania election contest In the Connell-Howe- ll fight. Chaplain Hale opened the senate with a prayer for peace and Senator liana's recovery. A resolution was passed to pay the expense of Senator Dietrichs investigation from the contingent fund. After as peech by Senator MrComb-e- r defending the administration's Panama canal policy the senate went Into executive session for the consideration of the canal treaty. Md 10. An Keb. BALTIMORE, army of men Is clearing the streets and several are open for traffic. The mayor and business men held a meeting thin forenoon. Engineers say that all the standing walls will have to come down as their reconstruction would he unsafe. The cltlsena this afternoon passed a resolution asking the legislature to appeal to the government for federal force to protect the burned district Hundreds of thousands of dollars are being transferred from the vaults In the ruins to safer locations. STEEL PROTECTED CAR8 Mayor McLane decided this afterLocal railroad men, as well as those noon to Issue an appeal to the whole all over the country, are watching to country for financial aid. see what will happen to the bill IntrO' duced In the house of representatives PROMINENT LABOR LEADER ACCIDENTALLY KILLED by Representative Tawney of Minnesota compelling all llnee In the United HAN FRANCISCO, Keb. 10. W. W. States hereafter to construct their care with steel sleepers and steel sills. The Copeland, president of the San Franrepresentative asserts that. this meth cisco typographical union, fell down ml of construction will do away with to the sidewalk through an elevator the horrors of telescoping. The bill has shaft last night and received Injuries gone to the railroads committee, and thHt caused his death. He was one of the belief Is general It will not be acted the most prominent labor leaders on the roust. upon at this session. |
