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| Gonsuke Hayashi. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, October 13, 1903.
SITUATION IN FAR EAST.
Statement by British Foreign Office.
MYSTERIOUS FLEET MOVEMENTS.
Excited State of Public Opinion in Japan Causes Disquiet in Great Britain—Baron Hayashi Admits the Possibility of War—Diplomatic Situation Changed Since October 8.
London, Oct. 13.—It was announced at the foreign office relative to the situation in the Far East, that the powers having treaty rights with China will require such rights to be maintained unimpaired, whatever arrangement Russia makes with China. If these rights are respected the British officials consider it improbable that either Japan or any other power will do anything which may threaten peace in the Far East.
In spite of the reassuring statements of the foreign office and Baron Hayashi the frequent iteration that hostilities between Russia and Japan are imminent, the mysterious movements of the Russian and Japanese fleets and the excited state of public opinion in Japan are beginning to cause disquiet in Great Britain.
Only the most sanguine persons believe that in the event of hostilities they could be kept within the limits which would free Great Britain from her obligation to support her Japanese ally.
Baron Hayashi is not so optimistic today. Indirectly he admits the possibility of war by expressing the hope that in the event of a crisis Japan will have the active sympathy of Great Britain.
Baron Hayashi admitted that the diplomatic situation had changed since October 8. He, however, had heard nothing from his government on the subject.
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| Takahira Kogoro. |
NO ACT OF WAR YET.
Japanese Minister at Washington Issues Reassuring Statement.
Washington, Oct. 13.—Aside from extensive military preparations by both nations the Japanese legation here is not advised that either Russia or Japan has as yet committed any act of war.
The Japanese minister is kept advised by cablegrams from Tokio of the situation and realizing its gravity he is moving with great caution. The negotiations between Russia and Japan, according to his advices, are still in progress, and there is hope of a diplomatic settlement. The minister authorized a statement in which he said:
"His attention having been called to a certain unauthorized statement attributed to him that the public utterances of the Japanese people are all in favor of war with Russia, Mr. Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister, states that while there is some disquiet due to the unsettled state of affairs which has existed so long in the Far East it seems that it has been aggravated more recently by the unfounded rumors regarding military and naval movements in certain quarters; but in his judgment the intelligent section of the Japanese public has been generally calm and collected up to the present juncture, as they know that the matter has been for some time in the hands of responsible parties of Japan and Russia, and that they have been negotiating with a view to arriving at an understanding between them.
"For his own part, Mr. Takahira said he hopes for the best because the situation is not without an indication so far that the Russian government is candidly disposed for a settlement of the question with Japan, and therefore so long as the negotiations are proceeding with reasonable prospect of a result honorable to Japan there is no reason to be over anxious now."
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| Russian minister and ambassador Baron Roman R. Rosen. |
Russian Warships Moving.
Yokohama, Oct. 13.—The announcement by M. Lessar, the Russian minister to China, that the Manchurian convention between Russia and China has lapsed was received here with ridicule.
Dispatches from Che-Foo report that a Russian warship and a transport with 600 troops left Port Arthur Oct. 4 for Corea. Sixty Japanese civilians left Port Arthur Oct. 10 for Nagasaki. The Russian forces at New Chwang are reported to have been increased.
General Kodama, the Japanese home minister, has been appointed chief assistant to the military staff. The premier will assume General Kodama's portfolio.
The premier and the ministers for war, navy and foreign affairs had a simultaneous audience of the emperor yesterday.
Baron Von Rosen, the Russian minister and Baron Komura, the Japanese foreign minister, have not yet had a conference.
WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.
United States Not to be Caught Napping by Eastern Troubles.
Washington, Oct. 13.--In spite of repeated assurances from the various representatives of the government that in no manner now foreseen can the United States become involved in the threatened war between Russia and Japan over Manchuria and Korea, it is a significant fact that the military information bureaus of both the army and navy were never more busy than at the present time. It was admitted by Secretary Moody, at least, that this government is fully informed of the situation and that the Asiatic squadron, although it sailed this week for a more favorable winter cruise in the south, is still watching developments in and around Port Arthur and Korean waters. Army officers are no less observant and even the state department is adding daily to this growing fund of knowledge.
RUSSIA'S REASON
For Not Evacuating is the Influx of Chinese.
St. Petersburg, Oct 13.—An official announcement has been issued stating that the reason Russia did not evacuate Manchuria on Oct. 8, the date set for such action, was that large numbers of Chinese have recently joined the Chung-Chuses, or Manchurian brigands, and are making depredations on the towns. Russian troops, says the announcement, are needed to protect the peaceful inhabitants.
It was also officially announced this morning that the all reinforcements now en route for the Far East consist of the torpedo cruisers Dsadnik and Gaidmak, the torpedo transports Amour and Jeissie and eleven torpedo boats with crews aggregating forty-seven officers and 500 men.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Russia and Japan.
Reports from the far East are still ominous and encourage the impression that Russia and Japan may yet engage in war. Perhaps it will be of interest to notice the fighting strength of the two nations at present available in the region where hostilities are anticipated.
A few weeks ago Russia had 50,000 men in Manchuria, 90,000 at Port Arthur and Talienwai and 110,000 on her lines of communication, a total of 250,000. Since then she has been sending forward more troops, and the present strength in that quarter is not definitely known.
Against these land forces Japan can put in the field armies aggregating 632,007 men, as follows: Regulars, 167,629; reserved, 204,109; landwehr, 98,722; first depot, 51,966; second depot, 109,581.
But the first battle between the Russians and Japanese, in the event of war, would undoubtedly be on the sea. Of course only a portion of Russias navy would be available there, as she will be obliged to keep some of her ships in the Baltic and Mediterranean. Estimates of the number of Russian fighting ships available in the Orient differ slightly, but approximately it will be as follows: Battleships, six or seven; armored cruisers, four; cruisers, eleven; gunboats, eight; destroyers, twelve, a total of forty-one. Against these Japan can show six first class battleships, one second class battleship, two coast defense vessels (armed ships which cannot fight at a distance from a base), six first class armored cruisers with two more building, nine unprotected cruisers, one torpedo vessel, seventeen torpedo boat destroyers with two building, sixty-seven torpedo boats, with eighteen others in process of construction.
Late reports say that Russia has greatly increased her naval power in that quarter, and it may be found that the fleets of the two powers are more nearly matched than the above figure show.
Judging from the masterly manner in which the Japs handled their warships during the brief conflict with China, it is reasonable to suppose that they would work them in a sea battle with the Russians for all there is in them. As to the Russian skill and prowess in naval warfare we have no guide for an accurate judgment, as the Russians have never been called on to display their powers in that line.
It would not be surprising, however, if the Japs won a notable naval victory should war be declared and the two fleets meet in battle. They are splendid fighters and remarkably skillful in handling the complicated machines now known as battleships, cruisers and destroyers. But when the war, (should there be one), breaks out on land, the Russians, though they may get the worst of it at first, will have such vast resources to draw upon that it would not be strange if they should, in the end, exhaust the military power of their little foe and dictate terms of peace.
This, however, is supposing that no other power will be drawn into the fight.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Rood Celebrate Their Fiftieth Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Rood of South Cortland celebrated on Monday the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. All of their four living children were present and also all their grandchildren to the number of seven. The affair was a surprise, the entire company of children and grandchildren driving down from Cortland. The names of those present are as follows: Dr. A. B. Rood and wife and two children of Ninevah, N. Y.; C. R. Rood, wife and daughter of Cortland; W. R. Sweetlove and wife of Cortland; and C. N. Mack, wife and four children of Cortland, N. Y.; Mrs. Mary Rease of Cortland.
DUVALL-MACKELLAR.
Pastor of the Preble M. E Church Wins a Bride in Marathon, N. Y.
A quiet home wedding occurred on Saturday afternoon last at the old Bouton homestead in Marathon when Miss Mary Lillian MacKellar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacKellar, became the wife of Rev. Frank B. Duvall of Preble, N. Y.
With the exception of the officiating clergyman, Rev. E. V. Armstrong, pastor of the M. E. church of Marathon and his wife, and R. G. Woolsey of Syracuse, a classmate of the groom, only immediate relatives were present. Though the morning had been dark and rainy, shortly before the hour appointed for the ceremony, as if to add luster to the occasion, the clouds broke away and the sun shone out warmly adding brightness to the rooms which had been decorated with potted plants and cut flowers.
At 5 o'clock the bride and groom entered the parlor unattended, the bride wearing a traveling dress of blue and carrying a bouquet of white roses.
After the marriage ceremony delicious refreshments were served, and the time passed pleasantly in music and conversation until the departure of the newly-wedded pair on a south bound train.
After a short trip they will be at home at the parsonage of the M. E. church in Preble, of which church Mr. Duvall is the popular pastor. A reception will be tendered by his parishioners on Tuesday evening of this week at the parsonage.
Miss MacKellar has been during the last year a successful teacher in the Preble village school.
Many beautiful presents were received which had evidently been chosen with reference to utility as well as beauty.
Gifts for Cornell University.
Cornell university has received the gift of $1,000 toward the erection of a new hall for experimental drafting to be located on the edge of the gorge in the rear of Sibley college. The building will cost $20,000 and the remainder of the cost is in sight. The Baldwin locomotive works will present a locomotive costing $20,000 to be set up there for experimental use as soon as the new building is completed.
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| Theodore Stevenson. |
THEODORE STEVENSON'S CASE
Adjourned Till Oct. 20—Mr. Stevenson's Side of the Matter.
Theodore Stevenson appeared before Judge Dougherty in city court at 2 o'clock this afternoon to answer to the charge of grand larceny, in the Second degree which was preferred against him by Robert R. Tuttle of Syracuse. Mr. Stevenson was represented by W. J. Mantanye who asked for an adjournment of the examination as Mr. Stevenson's attorney, Thos. E. Courtney, is out of town.
The examination was set down for Tuesday, Oct, 20, at 2 o'clock. Bail was fixed at $500. The plaintiff was represented by the law firm of White & Pond of Syracuse.
Mr. Stevenson claims that there is no merit in this charge which is brought against him; that he has an open account with the plaintiff and that there are credits on both sides of the account and that, as a matter of fact, when a balance is struck, the plaintiff will be found owing him more than he owes the plaintiff.
BREVITIES.
— Dennis McCarthy's lunch wagon received a fresh coat of paint today.
—Two men are wanted at this office at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning to help unload a car of paper. The first two applicants will be engaged.
—The report comes that Postmaster Ripley has resigned his office at the Glen Haven postoffice and that John H. Mourin has been appointed as his successor, and that the office will again be returned to the sanitarium.
—The new display advertisements today are—S. Rosenbloom & Sons, Dry goods, etc., page 7; New York Store, Special tale of notions, page 5; Geo. H. Wiltsie, Dry goods, page 6; Bosworth & Stillman, Treadeasy shoes, page 6; Perkins & Quick, Rubber Brushes, page 5; W. W. Bennett, Sterling ranges, page 8; Mahan, pianos, page 7.
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