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)sIA2S", MONDAY, FEBEUAEY 8, 1901
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JAP PfjlOE HURT
Russian Dilatoriness An
gered Them. "
WERE FORCED TO WAITLOHC
Warlike Preparations of Fos
Were Being Carried On,
RUSSIA IS GIVEN THE BLAME
France Would Offer Mediation, but
the Situation Has Been Very Much
Complicated by Japan's De
termined Stand.
DK1IAXDS WERE MODERATE.
LONDON. Feb. 8. The Tlmas this
morning asserts that the Japanese de
mands were of a moderation that will
astonish the world when they are dis
closed. Japan did not even ask Rus
sia to,promleto move a single soldier
from Manchuria, or to renounce a
single right in Manchuria.
The Dally Graphic, dealing with the
same subject, aserts that the original
draft of the treaty submitted to Russia
was drawn up by Baron Komura, In
consultation with Baron de Roeen.
PARIS, Feb. 7. The Japanese Minister
to France, M. Motono, made public this
evening the announcement of the sever
ance of the diplomatic relations between
Japan and Russia, saying that this action
was due to Russia's delay In getting re
sponse to Japan.
The Foreign Office has been informed of
the departure of the Russian. Minister
from Tokio and It has been advised of
an announcement that the Russian gov
ernment considered It possible that action
looking toward mediation might be taken.
No exchangee with Great Britain, how
ever, have yet taken place. Something In
this direction may be lone tomorrow.
The Japanese government communicated
a. statement to M. Motono announcing the
severance of diplomatic relations with
Russia and giving details of the reasons
therefor. M. Motono took his statement
to the Foreign Office, where he personally
communicated It to Foreign Minister Del
casse. Subsequently the Japanese Min
ister gave the Associated Press the fol
lowing statement:
Statement of Japanese Government.
Tokio. Feb. 6. The last Japanese note
In response to the Russian note of Jan
uary t,' had been remitted to the Russian
Minister At TokloJ January 13. N The
Japanese government had insisted that a
prompt response be made to It. owing to
the gravity of the situation. Not receiv
ing the answer requested. M. Kurlno, the
Japanese Minister at St. Petersburg, has
made to Count Lamsdorff on several occa
sions recently representations in order to
secure an answer from Russia.
"Not having obtained this answer he
.asked him to Indicate the earliest date
for the reply. Count Lamsdorff, while
promising to make a response as early as
possible, has not been able to Indicate
when the response would be transmitted
io the Japanese government.
Waited Long In Vain.
"The Japanese government having
vainly waited on Its part the Russian
answer for more than three weeks, and
having been, moreover. Informed that
Russia was making active preparation
for war and was concentrating troops
and her naVal forces toward Corea, It Is
under the necessity of breaking its ne
gotiations with Russia and resuming its
liberty of action."
The Japanese action has created a dis
tinct surprise and shock throughout offi
cial and diplomatic circles here. Only
last night tho representative of the As
sociated ress taiKea wiin an Amoiissa.
dor of one of the great powers, who had
Just received official Information showing
that the German government expected the
prolongation of negotiations.
"You can say posltlvoly and confident
ly," the Ambassador said, "that Russia's
response Is certain to necessitate a reply
from Japan and that the diplomatic nego
tlations must thorefore continue."
Officials of the Foreign Office shared
this belief that further negotiations were
certain, so that today's announcement
that Japan had actually terminated her
diplomatic relations with Russia caused
tho most profound agitation.
Delcasse Stayed at Foreign Office.
Foreign Minister Delcasse varied his
usual custom by spending most of the day
at the Foreign Office, where he received
direct dispatches announcing tho with
drawal of Baron de Rosen from Tokio, and
that Russian Interests had been confided
to tho care of the French' Minister at the
Japanese Legation.
At noon he received M. Motono, who
brought the long official announcement
Irom the Tokio government that a de
cisive step had been taken in breaking off
relations. M. Motono expressed the view
that tills was not the result of Russia's
lost answer, which, in fact, had not been
received by Japan when this determina
tion had been reached, but on the con
trary, tho breaking off of relations was
due solely to Russia's procrastination and
her concentration of military and naval
forces toward Corea. No further effort
was made to disguise the seriousness of
the situation, and M. Motono, himself,
made public tho declaration of his gov
ernmont that relations had been severed.
French Would Offer Mediation.
There Is reason to believe that the
French authorities will give consideration
to the idea of mediation, but it Is sold
that such action would be difficult, in
view of the recent declaration of Japan
that she would not accept intervention of
any kind, as the question was due to be
regulated between herself and Russia.
Nevertheless, it is expected that France
will approach Groat Britain with the
view of the powers making represents
tlons to Japan, while she at the same
time will make ropresentatlons to Russia,
in order "to prevent an outbreak of hos
tilities.
It is admitted, however, that a. long
step has already been taken toward war
by Japana's having broken off relations.
In the opinion, of officials and diplomats
here there still is a slight chance of avert
ing hostilities, and this chance will be
seized.
Center ef Much Interest,
The Japanese legation here has been
the center q&'much excitement since this
morning and throughout the day it was
besieged with; telegrams from diplomatic
corps eager to obtain copies of Japan's
official statement in order to notify their
respective governments.
"When the representative of the Asso
ciated Press called at the Legation to
night, a member of the British Embassy
was just leaving. M. Motono and the Le
gation officials talked freely. They did
not appear to be depressed, but rather
confident and even happy that a decision
had finally been taken.
It was intimated that arrangements had
already been made for M. Kurlno's de
parture from St. Petersburg. It was
thought at first that he might come to
Paris, but it is the present intention that
he go to Berlin and there await the final
determination as to whether he is to re
main in Europe or return to Japan.
Doubtful of the Result.
M. Motono gave the Associated Press
representative this statement as the best
explanation of the situation, but in ad
dition, he said:
"The government statement clearly
shows that relations are clearly at an
end. "Whether or. not this means war I
am unable to say, but it is obvious that
the step already taken Is of tho gravest
character and one which may mean war.
"What result may come no one can say
at this time, but the reasons for the
action of the government should be dis
tinctly understood.
"It is not true that Baron Komura, the
Japanese Foreign Minister, received yes
terday any note from Baron de Rosen
and therefore the action of Japan In
breaking off relations was not a result
of 'the Russian reply. No response has
been remitted by Russia to mr govern
ment. The dispatches stating Russia
sent her reply are deceptive, as we have
not received It, and It Is because we have
not received this reply that we are de
termined to act with vigor.
Puts Blame on Russia.
"This is the situation. Russia alone is
responsible. She received our last note
on January 15. Twenty-five days passed.
Several times M. Kurlno requested a re
ply and a reply was promised, but It
never come. At the beginning of last
week M. Kurlno declared positively that
he must have a reply, but still there was
nothing.
At the same time Russia continued to
make military preparations and to con
centrate troops in the vicinity of the Yalu
River. Can you not conceive the in
quietude, and the irritation at Tokio.
After three weeks of patience we thought
that was sufficient and our dignity would
not permit us to wait indefinitely."
A Russian diplomatic! authority here
says that while the Russian reply wan
sent from St. Petersburg on Thursday, it
had not reached Tokio yet. Japan wished
for a rupture, and the order given M.
Kurlno to break off diplomatic relations
coincided with the departure of the Rus
slan note, a departure which had been
predicted and announced. :
Russian Says Rupture Was Inevitable
"Is that not significant?"" the autbirlty
In question asked.
"Yesterday at & o'clock M. Kurlno made
known; to Ctfunt LamsdorS the instruc
tions that recthed him on the 5th. At the
same time that M. Kurlno notified Count
Lamsdorff Baron Komura announced tho
news to Baron de Rosen and requested
him to depart. It Is not because the
Russian noto did not arrive yesterday
that relations were broken off.
"If, in reality the relations were termi
nated because Japan did not receive our
note, then the only deduction which can
be made on this point is that Japan,
knowing in what state of concllatlon our
reply was prepared, decided to avoid
further negotiations. "When Japan had
waited two weeks she could have waited
24 hours longer. Sho wanted a rupture
at any price."
Continuing, this authority said the Jap
anese had concentrated their fleet and
transports; that they had broken off dip
lomatic relations and that their Intention
was evident. "Whatever their Intention
might be Russia would await the course
of events without Inquietude.
Corea Will Be Very Neutral.
The Associated Press was the first to
give the news of Japan's action to the
Corean Minister here. It was evident
that the Minister had little doubt that
war would follow. He said:
"My government will advise -of the
policy It proposes to pursue. You know,
and the world knows, that Corea means
to observe a policy of strict neutrality
and it will do all In its power to enforce
such neutrality. "We have hoped that
war would be avoided, for wo have ap
preciated what hostilities would mean to
our country."
The attitude of France in tho presence
of this grave Russo-Japanese emergency
is a subject of the deepest concern among
officials. Naturally no declaration lay
ing down the governmental policy is forth
coming, although it is expected that M.
Delcasse will, during the week, make a
statement in the Chamber of Deputies
clearly outlining the French position. In
the meantime, the general line of French
policy, as gathered from the most author
itative sources, is as follows:
"France undoubtedly will maintain
strict neutrality and sho will endeavor
In every' "way to keep free from all possi
ble entanglements which might draw her
into hostilities. This Is primarily due to
the belief of French officials that France
has no deep interest involved In the region
in dispute. Her direct Interests are too
far from the scene of action to make war
a matter of special concern to France.
Painful Surprise at German Court.
BERLIN, Feb. 7. Count von der Osten
Sacken, the Russian Ambassador at Ber
lin, received Count LamsdorfTs )fflclal
circular this morning and communicated
It to Baron von Rlchthofen, the Imperial
Secretary.
Callers at the Russian Embassy were
assured by the Ambassador that the ac
tion of Japan was a painful surprise, and
that the Embassy had no intelligence on
which to base a prediction as to what the
Japanese and Russian governments would
now do.
Baron von Rlchthofen took the Russian
dispatch to Count von Bulow, Imperial
Chancellor, who in turn personally took it
to the SchloBs and handed it to tho Em
peror, on His Majesty's return from
church. It Is quite likely that the Em
peror, in the event of war, would give up
his proposed cruise through the Medlter
ranean, In order to be at home to meet
any complications.
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ALL PARIS EXCITED
War Is Relieved to Be the
Only Outcome.
EAGERLY DISCUSS QUESTION
Report That France and Great Brlt
aln Will Intervene for Peace atN
the Last Moment Cannot
Be Verified.
JAPAN'S MIND MADE UP.
PARIS, Feb. S. The Figaro this
morning publishes, statement that M.
. Motono, the Japanese Minister, cays
.Japan will not accept an offer of
dlation, from whatever Bource it might
come.
PARIS, Feb. 7. The official announce
ment that Japan, has broken off diplomatic
negotiations with Russia caused a pro
found sensation here, as It was generally
accepted as being only one step short of
actual war.
The first Information of this move
reached Foreign Minister Delcasse early
In the day. While he was at the Foreign
Office the French Minister at Tokio tele
graphed that he had taken charge of Rus
sia's interests there on tho departure of
Baron de Rosen, the Russian Minister to
Japan. Later in the day M. Motono, the
Japanese Minister to France, delivered to
M. Delcasse the official notification of the
Japanese government of the severance of
diplomatic relations with Russia.
The French Foreign Minister communi
cated these communications to President
Loubet at the Elysee Palace and through'
out the day the Ministers discussed the
situation. Public Interest has been aroused
to tho highest pitch and all through the
afternoon the boulevards were flooded
with, extras announcing Japan's action.
Tonight the imminence of war is tho
universal theme in all public places, and
crowds at the hotels, theaters and cafes
are eagerly discussing the war news.
The Embassies and Legations have been
unusually active today, many of them
remaining open to communicate with their
governments. United States Ambassador
Porter, when seen tonight, expressed the
deepest regret at the unfavorable turn of
events.
About the- only tangible Indication that
a chance still remains of avoiding war is
the report that France and Great Britain
will at the last moment exercise a strong
restraining Influence. Unfortunately, this
report cannot be verified, as the officials
seem to believe that Japan's decisive a&
tlon has carried events beyond the point
of effective intervention.
WHEN FRANCE WILL BE CALLED
Russia Must Be Attacked, and by
Two Powers. .
PARIS, Feb. "-Officials have carefully
-cdnsldcred just how far France Is likely to
become Involved under the terms of the
Franco-Russian alliance, which they say.
contains two distinct safeguards limiting
French participation. The first of these
is that Russia must bo attacked, and the
second that this attack must be by two
powers.
The requirement that Russia be attacked
has been one of the chief causes for Rus
sia's temporizing, as she has not wished
to sacrifice the chances of French sup
port Officials "here, however, have be
lieved and hoped that Russia would strike
the first decisive blow, as such action
would in a measure relievo France from
participating In a profitless war.
Concerning the condition in the alliance
providing that two powers must attack
Russia before France becomes involved,
M. Delcasse has distinctly stated to mem
bers of the Diplomatic Corps that Corea
and Clilna would not be considered such
powers if either Joined Japan against Rus
sia.
Not Likely With Great Britain
The only remaining powers likely to as
slst Japan against Russia are Great Brit
ain and the United States. Regarding
Great Britain, the belief here Is that sho
does not desire to be embroiled, owing to
her recent experiences In South America
and possibly Russian complications in In
dla. Moreover, as was pointed out by a
leading diplomat tonight, if Great Britain
became embroiled she would be compelled
to hold the largest portion of the British
fleet at home in order to prevent her ports
from being blockaded and her food sup
plies stopped by France, whose partlclpa
tlon would naturally follow Great Brit
ain's aiding Japan.
Furthermore, the recent Franco-British
arbitration treaty has been productive of
a strong sentiment of amity between the
two nations, and this is thought to coun
teract much of the former sentiment fa
vorable to Russia. Besides being written
in the treaty, M. Delcasse, Lord Lans
downe and others of the highest Influence
in British and French official life hav
lately emphasized this restoration of
friendly relations, and there is reason to
believe that these exchanges have resulted
in a pretty definite understanding that un
der no circumstances will either France
or 3reat Britain be drawn into the Russo
Japanese conflict.
Very Remote Possibility.
That the United States might possibly
be the second power to attack Russia,
thus necessitating French action, Is re
garded as an extremely remote possibility
and practically impossible, and further
more, the cordiality between France and
the United States Is a powerful offset to
any French sentiment toward Russia.
One of the best-posted authorities said
tonight that notwithstanding any alliances
the French Parliament would never
authorize war in connection with the pres
ent dispute. This authority pointed out
that after the coup d'etat of Napoleon III.
by precipitating the Franco-German War
without consulting the legislative branch,
France adopted the salutary principle of
the American Constitution, which makes
Parliament the solo body capable of de
claring war.
Peace Party Controls Parliament,
At the present time the French Parlia
ment is strongly made up of Socialists,
and one of their cardinal principles is dis
armament, arbitration and the avoidance
of warfare. This element holds the bal
ance of power 'In the French Parliament,
and it stands, therefore, as a distinct as
surance against a Parliamentary declara
tion of war.
Probably tho best outward evidence that
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France has no expectation of becoming
Involved In the Far East Is that only one
French, warship has been sent there, and
that not a single additional soldier has
beejx ordered to the extreme Orient.
as to we proDaDte course 01 ue ouier
nowers toward tho belligerents, tho Asso
fciateflyPt'ies has tjeen Informed by the
highest CKrman autnority in i-Tance inaj
Germany will maintain an attitude of
neutrality. Although her sympathies lean
toward Russia, sho has nb Intention of
aiding Russia materially, for she believes
that Russia will be victorious.
Germany Only a Spectator.
As Germany's interests are not menaced
sho will simply be a spectator; but If any
thing should be dono which Germany
might consider as affecting her, she will
be prepared to act. It Is said that Ger
many has no intention of seising Shan
tung, and It is declared to be ridiculous
to suppose that she proposes to occupy
any points In Denmark.
Austria, It is believed, will follow the
course of Germany, because of the triple
alliance and from her neighborly Interests
with Russia, particularly In the Balkans.
Italy Is expected to maintain practically
the same position as her associates In the
triple alliance, although since the agita
tion resulting in the Czar's cancelling his
trip to Rome, there has been a notable
lack of enthusiasm in Italy for Russia.
Austria Will Bear Burden.
The Balkans are considered the danger
spot of Europe. As a result of the pre
occupation of Russia in the Far East it is
known here that she has been careful not
to draw upon tho troops in European Rus
sia to any great extent for Eervtce in Man
churia, because of the prospect that Tur
key and Bulgaria will engage in war dur
ing the Spring.
Austria will bear the burden. In the
greater degree, of preserving peace In
Europe. In this, however, she will be ear
nestly supported by France and Great
Britain, ,and it is hoped by Germany and
Italy. -
RECEIVES NEWS CALMLY. '
V
Actual Announcement of the Inevit
able Causes No Excitement.
LONDON, Feb. 7. News of the Russo
Japanese rupture reached London late
this forenoon, and only a few newspapers
published extra editions giving tho an
nouncement. However, as this outcome
had been accepted as almost inevitable
for several days, the actual announcement
created no great excitement.
An official of the Russian Embassy said
to the Associated Press that It was true
that the breaking off of diplomatic rela
tions was a most serious step, but there
was always a possibility of avoiding
eventualities until tho first shot had been
fired.
The British Cabinet will meet tomorrow,
in response to a summons Issued last
Friday, and it will have a grave situation
to discuss, because of the many indica
tions of trouble In the Far East. There
Is almost an equally grave crisis in the
Near East.
Premier Balfour will be unable to pre
side at the council. His Illness is causing
some disquietude. He has developed bron
chial irritation and a troublesome cough.
The Premier's strength, however. Is well
maintained.
King Edward today granted an audi
ence to Lord Roberts and Charles Beres
ford, commander of the Channel fleet,
with whom was discussed the Far East
crisis
As a result of the rupture of diplomatic
relations Japan neither seeks nor expects
an Immediate outbreak of hostilities. She
trusts the China-American treaty will
maintain the open door and the status quo
in Manchuria, and. she has prepared her
self to watch the attitude of Russia in
Northern Corea.- "
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jteclslon .of Japan, to breakoff further
negotiation? aiid recall her-filinlster and'
the entire staff at the Japanese Legation.
"In consequence of this His Imperial
Majesty has been pleased to order that
the Russian Minister at Tokio, with the
whole staff oj the Imperial mission shall
leave the capital of Japan without delay.
Such an attitude on the part of the Tokio
government, which has not even awaited
the arrival of the answer of the Imperial
government, which was sent off during the
last few days, throws the whole responsi
bility for the consequence which may
arise trom a rupture of diplomatic nego
tiations between the two empires, on
Japan."
EXPECT'NEWS OF WAR SOON.
Washington Diplomatic Circles Look
for Early Hostilities.
"WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. War botween
Russia and Japan Is momentarily expect
ed in diplomatic circles.
Count Cassinl, the Russian Ambassador,
promptly on tho receipt of a long cable
gram, from Count Lamsdorff, the Russian
Minister for Foreign Affairs, drove to the
residence of Mr. Loomls, the acting Sec
retary of State, shortly before noon today
and informed him of the dispatch received
from the head of the Russian Foreign Of
fice. In communicating the facts to tho act
ing Secretary of State, Count Cassinl
added that his government deplored this
turn of the negotiations, which His MaJ
esty, the Emperor, had sincerely hoped
might conclude with a peaceful settle
ment. The Ambassador called attention
to the fact that in her lostnote Russia
had made generous concessions to Japan
in Corea and had furnished the basis for
a continuance of the negotiations to the
advantage of Japan.
It was added that the Russian govern
ment regarded the action of Japan as pre
cipitate and remarkable. Of the -final re
suit the Ambassador could only express
his opinion that the worst seemed prob
able.
Minister McCormick Confirms.
Later In the day cables from Mr. Mc
Cormick, the American Ambassador at
St. Petersburg, and Mr. Grlscom, Amer
ican Minister at Tokio, were received by
the State Department confirming the news
of the severance of diplomatic relations,
These cablegrams and the communication
of the Russian Ambassador were prompt
ly transmitted to the President.
On high authority the statement Is made
that the Japanese government has not yet
received the Russian reply. Doubt is ex
pressed here whether It ever will' be de
livered. Mr. Takahira, the Japanese Min
ister, stated today that he was not in
cllned to attach great importance to the
charges said to have been made that the
Japanese government has shown great
haste in Instructing Its Minister to with
draw from St. Petersburg before Russia's
rlply to Japan's last note had been re
ceived. His government would doubtless
-soon issue a statement explaining its mo
tives regarding this as well as the other
more Important points of the controversy.
Note That Was Delayed.
An official of the Japanese Legation
called attention to the fact, which he
thought significant, that the termination
of negotiations was sent to St. Petersburg
by the Japanese government on the 5th
Instant, while Viceroy Alexieff tele
graphed the reply to the note of January
13 to the Russian Minister at Tokio on
the 6th. He said this step must have
been taken after Admiral Alexieff was
aware of tho notice received by -his gov-
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ernment the day before from Japan,
terminating diplomatic relations.
Baron Sternburg, the German Ambassa
dor, had a long conference with Count
Cassinl at the Russian Embassy this af
ternoon. The Russian Ambassador and
the Japanese Minister here expect to have
a long conference with Secretary Hay to
morrow. The Russian and Japanese rep
resentatives here will observe outward
courtesy when they meet, but will not ex
change calls.
Outwardly on Friendly Terms.
A misunderstanding between Count Cas
sinl and Mr. Takahira occurred at the dip
lomatic dinner at the White House on
January 14 last, when the former, think
ing the latter had declined to speak to
him, insisted that, as dean of the Diplo
matic Corps, relations must be courteous.
Secretary of State Hay today returned
to Washington from Thomasville, Ga.,
where he has been recuperating for the
last two weeks. The Secretary spent some
time at the White HoUse tonight In con
ference with President Roosevelt' on the
Far Eastern situation.
COURSE OF THE JAPANESE.
May Strike for the Manchurian Rail
road Through Ccrea.
"LONDON, Feb. 8. A correspondent of
the Dally Mall at Seoul says he learns
that Japan has warned noncombatants to
withdraw from Songchln, and all Japanese
women, children, etc., north of Chongju
to come south. This Is supposed to indi
cate Japan's intention to strike through
Northern Corea in the direction of Har
bin and the Manchurian Railroad,
The correspondent of the Times at Tokio
cables that the Russian gunboat Mand-
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St Valentine's j
Coming
Only a week away; you may
hear the rumble of his auto wheels
already, if you'll listen to your
hearts. The clarion ring of his
trumpet sends a thrill thro' millions
of sensitive hearts that await his
knocking for entrance soon. Port
land belles and beaux will find here
the only assortment of VALEN
TINES in the city that contain
darts sharpened by Cupid himself
warranted to bring down a vic
tim at' every twang of his bow. Of
course, you girls are taking every
proper advantage of leap year. In
each and every one of the love
tokens displayed in profusion thro'
our first floor Stationery Aisle, lies
concealed a Cupid's dart, warrant
ed to bring down the stolidest woman-hater,
that cumbers fair Ore
gon's map. They meet the favor
of our "Grand Young Man" at
Washington and every other good
American who sides with our
"President Teddy" in domestic
ideas. THE PRICE RANGE
MUST SUIT EVERY PURSE
3c to $3.50
No "Komics," but dainty lace mis
sives with silken trimmings that
bind in bonds too strong to break.
New shapes and fancies 25c, 33c,
49c, 75c, $1.00 and along in rabbit
jumps to 3.50.
CARD VALENTINES, fancifully
boxed, 3c, 4c, 5c, 6c, 8c, 10c, 15c,
to 25c each.
New Millinery
Many of the new Spring fancies
for the 1904 season are here for
early buyers and those contemplat
ing Southern tours.
Hats for every requirement have
been given careful consideration.
From the varied collection we
show you will find hats to go with
every smart costume. New Gage
Hats have arrived.
That Want Good Things to jEat"
Ours is not tho biggest ad. in The Oregonian today,
but the biggest BARGAINS are what you want
and we've got 'em. When you read it in our ad.
It is true. The prices quoted here are ones that
you can save money by buying here. Read them
over:
Remember, These
Are on SALE at all our
5 BIG MARKETS
GOOD RIC 5 lbs $ .25
DIITTcn None better, and as good fZ(
DUliLK, as the best, per roll -
3 Cans OYSTERS . .25
HARD WHEAT FLOUR, per sack... 1.00
NAVEL ORANGES, doL .10
10-lb. box MACARONI or SPAGHETTI 35
3 Cans PEAS, BEANS
TOMATOES, 25c
Meats, Hams, Bacon and Lard, buy from the
PACKING CO.
jura,' which Is In dock at Nagasaki,, will
probably not be able to leave that port
before hostilities begin.
There are indications that Russia is
moving toward the Yalu River. The Jap
anese residents have nearly all withdrawn
from Manchuria and Wiju.
The newspapers invite a repetition of
Trafalgar and Waterloo since Japan
fights, as Great Britain fought, to crush
military despotism, and secure equal
rights for all nations in Eastern Asia.
Will Command Far Eastern Fleets.
PARIS, Feb. 8. A dispatch to the Paris
edition of the New York Herald from St.
Petersburg says that Admiral Skrydloff,
commander of the Russia Black Sea fleet,
will be given command of the naval forces
In the Far East.
The Czar Leaves for Moscow.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 7, 3 P. M.
The Czar Is about to leave here for
Moscow.
In a year nearly 100.000 persona traverse the
47 miles of railway across the Isthmus.
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