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| Gen. Alexey N. Kouropstkin. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, July 25, 1903.
MANCHURIAN QUESTION.
A Reason Given For Russia's Change of Attitude.
A DOMESTIC CRISIS IN JAPAN.
Conference at Port Arthur Said to Have Decided to Withdraw Extra Demands on China, But Reported Trouble in Japanese Cabinet Caused a Change of Sentiment.
Tokio, July 11, via Victoria, B. C., July 25.—The domestic crisis in Japan has complicated matters abroad. A conference between General Kouropstkin, Russian minister of war; Russian ministers Lessar and Pavlow the manager of the Russo-Chinese bank, and Generals Alexieff and Wogack at Port Arthur on July 3rd., was said to have decided in favor of Russia fulfilling her treaty and withdrawing all extra demands on China. But when the rumors of a mysterious crisis in Japan arrived, it is reported the sentiment changed to a resolve to hold fast and trust to the policy of aggression, as before.
So far nothing is known, but it is certain that the Chinese diplomats seized the rumor of cabinet diversion to question the Japanese representative at Pekin as to Japan's "intentions." They were informed firmly by Mr. Uchida, that whatever might be the minor domestic questions in the Japanese cabinet, Japan's newly adopted "strong policy" in regard to the Manchurian question remained the same and would not be changed. Prince Ching was again warned that if he ceded any special privileges in China to any nation, grave consequences would result.
The Pekin correspondent of the Nichi Nichi wires that the Chinese government has been informed by the Chinese minister at St. Petersburg that direct negotiations of a strange nature have been made to Russia by Japan and the Russian government is divided in two opinions on the matter.
Officials of the foreign office at Pekin are holding conferences in this regard at the imperial summer palace and are much confused. These direct negotiations are believed to be a fact in Tokio. It is said there that the statement is found on direct inquiries instituted on Russia as to her intentions in regard to Manchuria and Korea, and that these inquiries are the result of the "strong policy" recently adopted.
Advices from Korea state that the Russian operations to control the mouth of the Yalu continue. An important new development of the situation is a counter-move by the Anglo-Japanese alliance in Korea. Both through their Seoul representatives have demanded from Korea the opening of Wiju for foreign trade. This is opposed by Russia, but the Japanese minister is said to have taken a firm stand and is insisting on this concession.
There are indications that the "Russianization" of China is to be counteracted by the "Japanning" of Korea through the same pacific means of railroad and commercial conquest.
JAPAN'S WARLIKE ATTITUDE.
Russia Said to Be Strengthening Her Naval and Military Position in the Orient.
London, July 25.—A dispatch to Reuter's Telegram company from St. Petersburg dated July 20 says:
"The attitude of Japan and the warlike tone of the majority of the Japanese press have attracted much attention in official circles here. It is declared by the best informed people that there is no likelihood of war, certainly not upon Russia's initiative. It is stated that Russia has every motive for desiring peace, chiefly for financial reasons, with which are bound up its desires for extensive domestic reforms which the government considers the most efficacious manner of disarming internal discontent and nipping the revolutionary propaganda in the bud.
"It is believed to be impossible from the Russian viewpoint for Japan to embark in a contest with Russia singlehanded and it is not thought she will secure the material support of Great Britain or the United States.
"Nevertheless, Russia is taking every precaution to strengthen her military and naval position in the Orient, believing this to be the surest means of discouraging Japanese aggressions.
"M. Lessar's Port Arthur conference is said to have dealt chiefly with these measures, though they are declared to be entirely precautionary, war being the furthest thing from the wishes of the Russian government."
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Trade With China and Japan.
Recent developments with reference to additional facilities for trade with China lend interest to some figures showing the growth of our commerce with that country, presented by the department of commerce and labor, through its bureau of statistics. Exports to China in the fiscal year 1903, aggregate about nineteen million dollars, against less than four millions in 1893. This figure does not by any means show, however, the total of our exports to that country, as a large proportion of our exports to Hong Kong, (English possession), also enter China. Exports to Hong Kong in the fiscal year just ended aggregate over $8,000,000, making our total exports to China and Hong Kong about $27,000,000.
Our total exports to Japan in 1903, aggregate about $21,000,000 against $3,000,000 in 1893, the increase to Japan having been slightly greater than that to China.
The growth in our exports to Asia has been more rapid than to any other section of the world except Africa, and the growth in the exports to China has been a very important factor in the growth of shipments to Asia.
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| Pope Leo XIII. |
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| Rt. Rev. P. A. Ludden. |
PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS
For Pope Leo XIII to be Celebrated at a Future Date.
The following letter from Rt. Rev. P. A. Ludden, bishop of the diocese of Syracuse, has been sent to every Catholic church in the diocese:
Rev. Dear Sir:—On Monday next there will be a pontifical high mass of requiem in the cathedral for the repose of the soul of our holy father, Leo XIII, who departed this life on Monday, the 20th instant. All the clergy of the city are invited to be present at this service. The office of the dead will commence at 9:30 a. m. The rectors of all the churches in the diocese will appoint a convenient day and hour for the requiem in their respective churches and invite the faithful to be present thereat to offer up their prayers and supplications for the repose of our great pontiff, whose long life and labors were devoted to the glory of God, peace among nations and peoples, and the welfare of human society.
"While praying for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father Leo, we should also pray that the Holy Ghost may direct the Cardinals in the election of his successor.
"In all masses, therefore, in which rubrics permit it, the prayer Pro Eligendo Summo Pontifice will be said in this diocese until the close of the conclave.
"Yours faithfully,
"P. A. Ludden,
"Bishop of Syracuse, Syracuse, July 22, 1903."
It will be noticed that while the Pontifical High Mass will the celebrated at the cathedral in Syracuse on Monday it is left for each priest to appoint a convenient day for its celebration in his own church.
An inquiry was made at the parochial residence in this city today to see if the day had already been appointed for Cortland; but it appeared that it had not been. Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, the pastor of St. Mary 's church, has been away for a week past in the hope of benefiting his health which has not been the best of late owing to overwork in the discharge of his pastoral duties. A priest is expected from Syracuse tonight to conduct the services at the church tomorrow and doubtless an announcement of the memorial services will be made at that time. A prominent member of St. Mary's church said this morning that he believed Father John would himself desire to be present to conduct these services if his health would permit, and perhaps for this reason the services might be delayed a little, though he wished it to be understood that this remark was wholly unofficial and was without authority. An exact announcement can probably be printed after the service tomorrow.
In Honor of Cousins.
Miss Helen Winters of 7 Stevenson-st. very pleasantly entertained a number of her young friends in honor of her cousins Isabel and Mildred Barnes of Marathon, yesterday afternoon. Those present were Isabel and Mildred Barnes of Marathon, Hazel Gay of Homer, Elsie Peters, Anita Langham, Martha Drexler, Blanche Lowe and Winona Barker. A program of games had been arranged for the enjoyment of the little people, refreshments were served and all enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.
"KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT."
But One of the Party Didn't—He Told a Reporter About It.
A party of men arrived in Cortland this morning en route from Syracuse to New Albany, Pa., in automobiles which they purchased yesterday in Syracuse. They purchased three Century tourist cars and started for home at noon yesterday. When coming up Tully hill, one of the men who was new at the business of driving an automobile, lost control of his machine and ran it into a gully. The machine turned two or three summersaults and landed at the bottom of the gully, the two men having jumped. The party obtained a block and tackle and a gang of twenty men and after working some time succeeded in getting the remains of their machine back into the road. They remained in Tully over night and proceeded on their way this morning. When Cortland was reached two of the men took the 8:40 train over the Lehigh for home, after bidding the others farewell and promising to obey the mandate "Keep your mouths shut."
The party looked a Rambler car over quite closely while here and remarked that they wished they had examined one of them before making their purchase.
It is understood that they are intending to open an automobile depot in their own town.
A BAD RUNAWAY.
Horse Kicked and Threw Three People Out of the Wagon.
Charles Morgan of 13 North Franklin-st., with his two nieces, Miss Luella Fritchley of Cortland and Miss Carrie Morgan of Lanesboro, Pa., had an experience last night which they do not care to repeat. They left the city about 7 o'clock to drive to Como to visit relatives. After spending a short time with their friends they started back to Cortland. At they started down the hill this side [south] of Como the horse began to kick at a terrific rate, letting both hind feet fly at the same time. One foot must have struck Mr. Morgan in the face as he was thrown out and the horse began to run. The road was rough and Miss Morgan soon followed her uncle, falling between the wheels but fortunately escaping serious injury. She immediately went back to Mr. Morgan finding him lying on his face in the middle of the road in an unconscious condition. She turned him over and found that his face was badly cut and bruised.
The horse meanwhile kept on down the hill, and reaching the foot of the hill the wagon struck the side of a culvert throwing Miss Fritchley out. She struck on her left side and was uninjured save for a badly sprained ankle. She managed to get back up the bill to the assistance of her cousin and together with a neighbor, Clyde DeVoe, they took Mr. Morgan to DeVoe's house, where he returned to consciousness after a time. After striking the culvert the horse broke from the wagon and fell into the ditch and was unable to extricate himself.
Mr. DeVoe went down and got the horse and put him in the stable and later hitched up his own team and brought the party home.
Although badly bruised and very lame, both Miss Morgan and Miss Fritchley were none the worse for their experience this morning. Mr. Morgan is as comfortable as can be expected and it is not thought that he is suffering from internal injuries. Miss Morgan arrived on the 4:32 train from Lanesboro, Pa., yesterday. She will make Cortland her home for a time and intends to enter the Normal [school] in September.
HOME FROM PHILIPPINES.
Served an Enlistment of Three Years in Cavalry.
Clarence E. Wilber of Homer, recently a member of L troop, Fifth U. S. cavalry, arrived in Cortland yesterday afternoon. Mr. Wilber has just completed an enlistment of three years in the Fifth cavalry, which has been stationed in the Philippines.
Mr. Wilber said that, while he enjoyed the three years' stay there in many ways, one enlistment was enough for him. The first two years he was there he enjoyed the best of health, but the past year he has not been so well and the last six weeks of his stay were spent in the hospital. He escaped all serious diseases, although he went through the cholera plague. His bunkmate died of the disease and he, himself, with about 125 others, was quarantined for five months in barracks surrounded by a stone wall ten feet high. It was only by taking every precaution and keeping a rigid quarantine that the authorities were able to stamp out the plague.
Mr. Wilber was through several engagements and many minor skirmishes in which his troop was engaged. He was stationed on the island of Luzon much of the time near Manila. When he was first there the rations did not reach them very regularly and considerable grumbling was the result. The quality of the rations and regularity with which they were received, constantly improved, however, and for some time there has been no complaint at all, it being possible to have fresh meat, ice, etc., much of the time, especially near Manila.
Mr. Wilber does not have much confidence in the natives. He says that they are ignorant and very treacherous. He left Manila June 5 on the transport Thomas, the passage lasting thirty-five days.
Don't Monkey With the Monkeys.
Cortland children who visit the park and are interested in inspecting the monkeys may well profit by the experience of a Binghamton boy at Ross park yesterday. He thought to pet a monkey through the bars and the monkey bit off the end of one of his fingers. Don't monkey with the monkeys.
BREVITIES.
—The new display advertisements today are—W. W. Bennett, Asphalt roofing, page 4; E. E. Bates, Scientific optician, page 5; A. D. Wallace, Brunswick restaurant, page 5.
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