THE MOBH'IffGr OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, APRII 30, 1904.
WANTED NO WA
Russia, in First Piacer
Was Unprepared.
CASSINI SPEAKS FOR HER
Would Not Have Quit China
Had She Expected Conflict
THIS MS PEACE CONCESSION
Ambassador Reviews the Conditions
Which Preceded the Outbreak
of the Hostilities and Sub
sequent Events.
NEW YORK, April 29. Count Casslni,
the Russian Ambassador, contributes to
tho forthcoming -number of the North
American Review an article in which, un
der" the captiori of "Russia and the Far
East," he makes a statement of his gov
ernment's position. After briefly out
lining the conditions which preceded the
outbreak of the hostilities', the Ambas
sador says:
"Russia has never ceased to wonder
why the idea that she was willing and
anxious to make war with Japan became
bo generally prevalent In the United
States. Prejudiced minds, or those hav
ing nothing beyond a superficial knowl
edge ot the government's action preceding
the unexpected attack upon our fleet at
Port Arthur, may dispute the statement
that Russia hoped for peace, but I have
no hesitation in making it. If proof of
the assertion be demanded, it lies in the
simple, but uncontradicted, answer, Rus-
eia was not prepared.
No Reason to Expect War.
"For tho personal representative of the
Russian Emperor to make an admission
seemingly so humiliating to national pride
may appear strange and remarkable to
the people of the United States, but it is
made with full appreciation of its Im
portance and significance. I repeat that
Russia was not prepared for war, because
she had no reason to expect war. In
her faith that the negotiations with Japan
were being conducted by both parties with
the object of reaching an amicable and
honorable adjustment of their differences,
she was not conscious that the outcome
was to be other than peaceful."
Count Casslni denies that Russia was
actuated by designs to possess Manchuria
or Corea by force of arms, and says:
"Had Russia desired war, or "even had
she expected it, no consideration would
have induced her to evacuate Chlneso js--
ritory 'and thus lose the opportunity 6f
ending the war quickly." j
Made Concession for Peace.
Concerning the negotiations between
Russia and Japan, Count Casslni avers
that his government, "in the effort 'to
bring the negotiations to a peaceful con
clusion, did all that dignity would per
mit, and offered to give assurances again
that the sovereignty of the Empire of
China in Manchuria would be recognized.
Having made this marked concession
solely for the interest of peace, my gov
ernment awaited" the Japanese answer In
the expectation that it would at least
be diplomatic in character, antf would
furnish the basis for the furtherance of
the negotiations to a .satisfactory con
clusion. Before the Russian Minister at
Toklo could deliver this reply, the Japa
nese answer came, not through the reg
ular channels, but as a torpedo attack at
midnight. And now that war has come,
(Russia does not doubt the issue."
MENACED AT LOW
A PLUCKY "WEAVER ENDURES A
PAINFUL PERSECUTION.
C
Course Pursued" by Mr. Hlckey to
Bring to an End a Serious Inter
ference With His Workr
The pluck which Mr. C. S. Hlckey, a
cotton weaver, of No. 3 Main street,
Harris, Rhode island, exhibited iri re
sisting an effort to drive him from his
looms In the Bernon Mills, of Georgla
vflle, was" truly remarkable.
Every day his work was- hampered
more, and at Its close he" dragged him
self to his home and was put to bed ex
hausted and suffering to such an extent
that sleep was Impossible. Every niortf
lng he forced himself with heroic reso
lution to resume his work. But the days
went by without bringing him any re
lief, until it became clear that even his
remarkable will-power could not long
sustain such fearful odds. His good
wife became alarmed and both began
to look eagerly for assistance.
"My trouble came, I think," says Mr.
Hlckey, "from the strong draught of
could air that played about my feet at
my six looms. One foot swelled Just
above the ankle, and the pain became
something terrible. I forced myself to
limp about during the day, but It was
worst at night when I got home, and,
as soon as I got my supper, I had to
go to hed to get a little relief. Besides
the torture" In my foot I would have
nervous jumping spells, shortness of
breath ard pain near my heart
"I stood It as well as I could for three
months, trying many medicines, but all
the time getting worse, until two friends
fold me what wonderful virtue they had
found in Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for
Pale People. One of them said they had
cured his rheumatism and that he con
sidered them 'the foremost of all reme
dies." "Now, I bless Dr. Williams Pink
Pills myself, for the first box I took
helped me, and after I had taken three'
boxes the swelling went down and the
pain and lameness left me for good. I
have had no trace of the dreadful ill
ness since."
Obstinate cases of neuralgia, sciatica
and even of locomotor ataxia, have also
yielded to the same remedy, which is a
specific for all diseases of the blood and
nerves. These pills are sold by all
druggists throughout the World.
Agapeiff writing particulars of the fight
which had Just starieoT Next to him was
Verestchagln, the artist, hurriedly draw
ing. All of a sudden the explosion oc
curred and the deck of the flagship was
enveloped in a heavy mist pierced by
tongues of Are bursting through all parts
of the vessel. Captain Jakovleff was
then struck on the head and lost con
sciousness. The same correspondent describes the
submarine boat experiments at Port Ar
thur. He says the experiment proves
their ability to remain under water for a
considerable time, and that the boats were
well handled. He also says there is a
sufficient number of them to assure tbe
protection of Port Arthur and the coast
in Its vicinity. . t
Tho Chtnse Jn Manchurirf, tfte Corre
spondent further aaytf arepfayli: iOr a
Russian" victory. "
Attempt to Assassinate Governor.
ERTVAN, Russia, April" 29. An attempt
has been made to assassinate the Gov
ernor ot Echmiedzin. Ho was struck by
two bullets. Ono of them penetrated hls
chest. The motive of the attempt was
political. Erivan Is the capital of a gov
ernment of the same namo and situated
115 miles south-southwest of Tlflls, Rus
sian Trans-Caucasia.
Echmiedzin is the ecclesiastical capital
of Armenia, in the Russian dominions.
Denies Attempt to Blow Up Ship.
CRONSTADT, April 29. Admiral Biey
lleff, In command here, denies the report
circulated at Cronstadt April ZS of an al
leged attempt on tho part of a stranger
to blow up the battleship Alexandria.
JAPAN'S SIDE OF THE CASE.
Correspondence That Preceded the
Opening of War is Published.
WASHINGTON, April 29. The Japanese
Legation has published the correspon
dence that took place between Baron
Komura, Japanese Minister of Foreign
Affairs, and M. Kurino, Japanese Min
ister at St. Petersburg, preceding the be
ginning of the Russo-Japanese War. The
purpose of the publication is to disclose
officially the Japanese attitude and es
pecially to point out the efforts made to
force Russia to an early and conclusive
answer to the Japanese proposals relative
to tbe evacuation of Manchuria and the
neutralization of Corea. The correspond
ence already has been well digested in
news dispatches from Tokio and St
Petersburg and Washington, and the in
teresting features remaining are mat
ters of detail. The correspond
ence begins with a telegram of July 28,
1903, from Baron Komura to M. Kurino,
reciting new Russian demands upon
China, the strengthening of Russia's hold
on Manchuria, and other matters of deep
concern which caused Japan, to fear that
Russia had abandoned tbe intention to
retire from Manchuria.
M. Kurino is directed to open negotia
tions with the Russian government to
secure a definition of their respective
rights in the Far East. Count Lamsdonf,
the Russian Premier, according to M.
Kurino, was perfectly satisfied to under
take the adjustment, and the corre
spondence shows in great detail tho
various proposals and counter proposals
that were exchanged.
Tho last telegrams exchanged arc de
voted to the Japanese effort to force
Russia to a definite acceptance or rejec
tion of the Japanese proposal. Tho effort
culminated in the Instruction of Baron
Komura to M. Kurino, which was tho
final act prec&dlng the war, "to termi
nate tho present futile negotiations."
This was dated Toklo, February G. A
telegram of the same date from M. Kurino
to Baron Komura says that on February
4, Count Lamsdorff had told him he hud
transmitted to Alexieff the substance of
the Russian answer, the nature of which
he explained to M. Kurino.
WILL PROTECT PORT ARTHUR.
Correspondent Says New Submarines
Are a Great Success.
MOSCOW, April 29. Tho correspondent
at Port Arthur of the Ruskalslawo tele
graphs that he has had an interview with
Captain Jakovleff, of the Russian battle
ship Petropavlovsk. He says tho Cap
tain will soon be able to start for St.
Petersburg. His broken ribs are set, and
the fracture of his skull is healed. Cap
tain Jakovleff said that a few seconds be
fore the explosion he ran from the con
ning tower to repeat an order to the man
fiX the' holm. On his way he saw Colonel
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The "Different" Store
Portland's Best Sort o' Shop
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FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS
TEN MORE HOURS OF
Jfi
Largest Daylight Store
in the Northwest
Home of Quality and Fashion
O
The Anniversary Economy Sale
Saturday night ends it, iWnen the day is done and the great doors of this "Famous Old Store" swing closed at 6 P. M. of Saturday, the
"biggest April bargain event ever held iri Portland mil be history. QUALITY, STYLE and PEIOE have been the factors that brought
SUCCESS with the "ECONOMY SALE." QUALITY and STYLE join hands -with PRICE in the merchandise offered here today
the last day of the Anniversary Sale. BEAR IN MINDThis is the store that CLOSES AT 6 P. M. every business day of the year
SATURDAY INCLUDED.
IMPORTANT TO CREDIT PATBONS: All goods bought here today on charge accounts will go on to May bills.
Largest stock of 0AEPETS in Portland lowest prices in
Northwest.
Fourth Floor.
Sole Portland agents for Standard Patterns. May Design
erlOc, or 80c a year postpaid. ,
Annex First Floor.
"Quick Meal" Cooking Eanges and "Detroit" Cook
Stoves Special Sale Saturday,
Third Floor.
THE PRICE STORY INTERESTED?
Saturday, Last Day of the
HALF-PRICE SUIT 3ALE
LOT 1 includes Suits in dress
styles, materials of Etamine, Broad
cloth and handsome novelty Tweeds,
also Venetians in all the newest
styles, House, Eton and jacket
effects, handsomely trimmed, with
every -earmark of the high art, man
tailored garment. Values range up
from $45 to 85 the best regular
values shown this season for Satur
day only at HALF PEIOE.
Any Suit in the lot most of them
are far under cost of actual make,
many under first cost of material.
Instead of $45 to $85 for Saturday
S22.50 to S42.50. "
WALKING SUITS of Cheviots, Homespuns and swell Novelty '
Tweeds, in all popular, wanted colors, jacket, eton or blouse styles;
very chic, jaunty suits; regular 38.50 to $65 values Saturday at ONE
HALF PRICE.
$19.25 to $32.50
LOT 2 embraces about 450 Walking Suits, all new this season,
very smartest styles. Regular $18.50 to $25 values for Saturday choice
at half price-$925 to 12.50.
Jt
SATURDAY, LAST DA? OF THE
Anniversary Sale of Good Shoes
First Floor.
WOMEN'S $6 PATTERN OXFORDS 3.43 Handsome, new,
fancy pattern Oxfords, with full Louis heel or military $tyle, in
patent kid, colt or exffia vici kid. All the $4, $5 and $6 penalities
'this week at one price v. r.-...A...i....S3.43
Women's $3.50' Stre& hesj in eight of tne jw?siAtcst leading',
styles, aX the popular, stylish leathers, hsavy otisight "oles-special'
this week at - ....'.... $2.69
MEN'S $3.50 SHOES 2.89 Very newest, swellest lasts, very
swagger styles, Oxfords or high cuts, patent or velour calf tans,
too, full round toe lasts. Best $3.50 Shoes in Portland specif
this week at $2.89
Women's best $1.50 House Shoes, Juliette styles, comfort lasts, for
three days only at, pair 98d
Boys' strong, durable, stylish and well-made School Shoes, full of
service, of calf or kid stock, be3t $2 values in Portland, for three,
days only at, pair $1.38
Women's $5 and $6 Dress Shoes, of fine patent or plain kid stock,
Louis heela. very fashionable shapes and extremely smart in ap
pearance, choice for three days only at $3.28
Saturday
Silverware
Sale
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jrcsPi
Rogers Bros, celebrated 1847
ware this way:
Rogers Bros.' 1847 Teaspoons,
set of 6 95
Rogers Bros. 1847 Dessert
Spoons, set of 6 $1.65
Rogers Bros. 1847 Tablespoons,
set of 6 ..... $1.90
Rogers Bros. 1847 Forks, set
of 6 $1.65
Rogers Bros. 1847 Elnives, set
of 6 .... $1.75
Rogers Bros. 1847 Sugar
Spoons, fancy shapes, each...
33
Rogers Bros.' 1847 Butter
Knives, fancy shapes, each...
39
Rogers Bros. 1847 'Butter
Spreaders, fancy shapes, set
of 6 $1.90
Rogers Bros. 1847 Combination
Set, in box prettily lined with
" heavy fancy satin, containing
6 teaspoons, lsugar spoon
and butter knife, in fancy
shapes per set $1.98
Roger Bros. 1847 Fish Knife
and Fork, fancy shapes, set.
$3.10
Rogers Bros. 1847 set 6 Coffee
Spoons and Sugar Spoon, set..
$1.90
SATURDAY, LAST DAY OF THE
Anniversary Clearance Sale of
Lace Curtains
Fourth Floor.
In this sweeping clearance sale is included every broken lot, every
odd one, two or three pairs of lace curtains in the house. Some are
samples and slightly mussed from handling but see the values. For
Saturday only we'll continue prices this way
$2.00 Curtains for S1.39
$2.75 Curtain for S1.S5
$4.00 Curtains for $2.45
$5.00 Curtains for $3.15
$6.50 Curtains for $400
$7.50 Curtains for $5.35
$11.50 Curtains
$17.50 Curtains
$22.50 Curtains
$30.00 x Curtains
$37.50 Curtains
$42.50 Curtains
for..$ 6.85
for.. $10 .50
for.. $11.75
for. .$16.00
for.. $19.00
for. .$22.50
SATURDAY, LAST DAY OF THE
Great Anniversary Salvage Sale of the
Portland Woolen Mills Blankets
Fourth Floor.
Colors include vicunas, maroons, mottled, sanitary or Jaegar gray and
silver gray.
THE SALVAGE SALE PRICES arc
for
Plain gray wool Blankets,
12.73 values, at
31.75
Plain gray wool Blankets, t nn
J3.C0 alues. at OZiUU
$2.50
$3,00
Plain gray wool Blankets,
$3.50 values, at
Plain gray wool Blankets,
WE0 values, at
Plain gray wool Blankets, n cr
$5.C0 values, at OOiUU
very tine all-wool sanitary and Jae
ger gray Blankets, regular
55.00 values, at
Regular 56.00 values,
at
Vicuna brown, extra 51.50
values, at
Maroon or black, extra 54
values, at -
.$3.50
$4.25
.$3.25
.$3.25
W
Handsome
Hats for Misses
Saturday
i
;
A very "handsome lot of dainty sailor shapes, with wide
brims and large low crowns. Colors are hrown, gray,
blue and burnt straw. The hats are prettily trimmed,
each with 3Vfe yards of very wide all-silk taffeta rib
bon, forming a swell, large bow on front. These charm
ingly smart hats would be real bargains at $3.00, but for
the last day of the Anniversary Sale we place them on
sale at a special price of, for choice ........ .$2.25
Smyrna Rugs
FOURTH FLOOR A fortunate purchase of our rug buy
erour luck's yours this week 500 handsome all-wool,
double-faced Rugs, 30z60-inch size, best $2.25 values
ever shown special at $1.49
Ladies' $ 1 .75 Sleeveless
Siik Vests $1.15
Women's silk and cotton mixed Vests,
Pants and Tights. Vests are sleeve
less, short sleeves or long sleeves,
pants and tights either knee or
ankle length, and all are of the
famous "Merode" make nothing
higher could be said in their favor.
The regular $1.25 quality, today
only at, garment . . ........ .69
Women's lace-trimmed cotton Vests,
low neck and sleeveless best 25c
quality, today only, at 17$
SPLENDID HOSIERY SPE0IALS.
Today only we offer ladies' black im
ported "O. K" Cotton Hosiery of
finest, softest gauze, absolutely tho
best 50c hosiery value in the city,
every pair having our guarantee of
satisfactory wear. A rare hosiery
bargain at a price of, per pair 33
Misses' fine-ribbed black lisle Hosiery,
seamless, double heels and toes, a
splendid dress stocking. In sizes
6 to 8V2. Our grand 25c value, to
day only at, the pair 17
MHHnMa
At I
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"MERODE"
(Hand Finished)
UNDERWEAR
Anniversary Prices for Sat
urday Upon Spring Needfuls
Here and there About the store
MEN'S BARGAINS Pirst Floor
A swell line of men's new Summer Golf Shirts, in plain
blues, tans and grays, fronts tucked or with white pip
ings. Values to $1.50. Very swagger. Special for Sat
urday at a choice for 98
Men's White 'Kerchiefs, best 15c quality, excellent fabric,
hemstitched. Special at three for. . . . . 25
Men's Spring Underwear, in natural gray, trimmed and
finished attractively. Best 75c values, at 47
Men's regular 50c values in handsome, fancy Half Hose,
all new Spring styles and latest swell colorings. For
Saturday, pair 27$
Men's $ 1 .00 Nightshirts 4 1 c
A surpassing bargain in the first-floor man's shop. Sat
urday we shall sell men's Muslin Night Robes, very
prettily trimmed, the best 75c and S1.00 values ever of
fered to our best knowledge in the city, for 41
Ribbon Special
NEW 40c RIBBONS 25 YARD First Floor-All pure
silk, satin Taffeta Ribbons, 4 inches wide, finest qual
ity, 35c and 40c values; all new, bright, fresh ribbons in
all wanted colors, also blacks, creams and whites. Yard
25
An Art Shop Special 2d Floor
60c CUSHION COVERS 35 The Eastern fad, cushion
tops, in Dutch designs, in lithograph or stamped on ecru
linen and fancy art denim with plain backs, the old blue
shades predominating; over 18 different designs to select
from. Regular price to 60c special at 35
FOR SATURDAY
Underwear and Hosiery at
Little Prices I st Floor
Ladies' White Swiss ribbed, fine quality, low neck, sleeve
less Vests, dainty crochet yoke and over shoul- O""
der. 40c quality, special, each J S k.
Ladies' fine jibbed white lisle Vests, low neck, sleeveless,
lace yoke, lace arm bands. 35c quality, r rr
special, each OL
Ladies' white lisle, knee-length Tights, top, pants lace
trimming at knee. 50c quality, r''7c
special, each xJi-
Womens 25c Handkerchiefs 1 5c
First Floor.
Very dainty, fancy Handkerchiefs, with hemstitched, em-
Best 25c
..15
broidered and scalloped edges, of white Swiss.
values special at
Saturday Sale of Linens and Domestics
First Floor.
Special bargains in Table Damask, Napkins, Separate
Cloths and Napkins to match, in regular or special sizes.
Rich hand-loom satin-face double damask, by the yard or
in sets Towels, Table Top3, Doilies, Dresser and Tray
Cloths, hemstitched and drawn-thread decorated pieces.
SPECIAL:
Regular $1.50 Table Damask, 2-yard width, yard. .$1.23
Regular $4.50 doz. Dinner Napkins to match, doz.$3.98
Regular 90c Table Damask, 2 yards width, yard 75$
Regular $2.75 Dinner Napkins to match, dozen... $2.25
Heavy Loom Damask, 54 inches wide, regular 75c quality,
special at, yard ........, .58
Fine quality Breakfast or Luncheon Napkins, $3.25 values,
at, dozen $2.45
Towels
Heavy Huck Towels, nicely hemmed, size 18x36 in., best
12Vc values, this week 10
Hemstitched Damask Towels, with fancy borders, size 17x
36, best 18c values, this week 14
Richardson's Wash Huck Towels, best 25c values, size 18x
37, this week 20
Pure all linen Damask Towels, with knotted fringe, nice
assortment, colored borders, in extra weight, 20x43-inch
size, special at 25
All linen, hemstitched, fine Damask Towels, 19x36-inch
size, special at . 25
Richardson's famous all linen fine jacquard huck, hem
stitched Towels, 20x40-inch size 50
WHITE GOODS FOR LESS.
50d0 yards checked and plaided Nainsooks, in a big vari
ety of attractive patterns, best 15c value, special at. ...
12 l-2
600 pieces fine French finish Cambrics, 10 yards to each
piece, special atf the piece $1.00
s PILLOW CASES AT OPPORTUNITY PRICES.
Foresight led to the purchase of an immense lot before
cottons went rocketing skyward in price. Hence this week:
1000 dozen heavy, strong muslin Pillow Cases, best I2V20
values, at 10
600 dozen heavy linen finish Cases, best 15c value, at
12 l-25
500 dozen very best quality Cases, of extra fine, smooth
finish, best 18c value, at 14
BEDSPREADS A case of handsome Marseilles Bed
spreads, in pretty, attractive raised patterns, best $3.00
value, special this week at $2.38
SATURDAY, LAST DAY OF THE
Anniversary Sa!e of Dress Goods
Annex First Floor.
44-inch all-silk and mohair Striped Grenadines, in black only, six
different styles to select from, beautiful fabrics for dressy gowns
and fancy waists. Our regular $1.25 quality for today, at per
yard 72
44-inch Figured and Striped All-Silk Grenadine, in black only, eight
different styles to select from. These are new, down-to-date de
signs, and splendid values at our regular price, $1.76 special for
today at the extremely low price of $1.07
45-inch Imported Black Crepe Voiles, in plain and boutonne effects,
beautiful color and very hard twisted yarns. Our regular $2.50.
a yard fabric special for today $1.49
Great clean-up on Colored Dress Fabrics, coming in the nick of
time, when you are wanting goods for shirtwaist suits, tailor suits,
dress gowns and walking skirts, should bring every one in the city
to our Dress Goods Department. These are all new goods, and strictly
the most stylish, best-wearing fabrics to be found in America.
44 to 48-inch Heather Minted Etamines, Voiles, Ail-Wool Crashes,
Armures and Granito Cloths, in all the new, seasonable colors our
, regular S1.00 a yard fabrics, for three days' extra special 69
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