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POKTLANB, OREGON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1904.
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Folly to Take Japanese
Cargoes Now
VIEWS OF R. P. SCHYERIH
Portland & Asiatic Company
Cannot Sacrifice Ships.
FW -SHIPPERS ARE INJURED
Asks -Jf -Chamber 'of Commerce Reso-
,
lutlonsv Are Wise, and Repre
sent Portland's Sober.
Judgment.
MR. scirvvEitix OX THE embakoo
It is not a business proposition, to 'run
ships at the risk that "will have to be
taken by the company.
The company does not own the ships
on the Japanese line. t
Bonds for safety of ehlps are expen
sive. Portland & Asiatic Line has lost
money.
In order, to protect majority of ship
pers, contraband goods must be refused.
Cutting off Japan trade has Injured
only a few.'
"Who compose the Chamber of Com
merce that Is doing all the protesting?
As soon- as situation is safe, ehlps
will again be put on Japanese run.
B. P. Schwerln", vice-president of the
Portland &. Asiatic and of the Pacific Mall
Steamship .lines, was one of the party of
Californians accompanying Governor Par
dee on the tour -of inspection -which may
mean much to the Lewis and Clark Ex
position. Mr. Schwerln is not so much
Interested In the Fair Just at the present
time, however, as he is in whether ;or not
he will be able to resume operations on
Ills steamship lines to Japan.'
The vice-:esldeniand general, head of
Pacific system is a man of athletic build,
of aquiline features, and talks with, con
fidence arid assurance. He speaks as
though, he meant what he sold, is evi- !
dently a man of his own mind, and is not
afraid to speak of that which he has
nestling back of his eyes.
Yesterday afternoon, while recumbent in
body, though not In mind, the man who
ties up boatr or starts them across the
waters at will surveyed the wielder of the
pencil through a drifting cloud of smoke
and discussed the. Portland Chamber of
Commerce, its resolutions and the Arabia
incident.
The discussion was at first general.
"You,' eaid the visitor- in -answer to a
question, "are no more a Portland man
than I. am. -when it comes to Interest In
the city. I have the future of Portland at
heart, and want to do all that I can to
further - its prosperity. Portland is a
beautiful city."
"Yes,' it is very beautiful, but it is now
grieving over the loss of an outlet for
its products to the Orient," suggested the
man with the pencil, which remark
helped some.
Situation Is Not Understood.
"Now, I have talked a great deal about
that Arabia cargo, and of the action of
the management in taking the ships off
the Japan, xun," said the man who stopped
the ship," "and I see that the people do
not understand the situation yet. In the
first place, it is not a business proposition
to run the ships at the risk that will have
to he taken by the company. In the sec
ond, the company does not own the ships
on the line to Japan. They were char
tered in time of peace, and It cannot send
them out to run into the hands of the
Russians as though they were the prop
erty of the company and could be sacri
ficed at wllL The company had to put up
f250,000 bonds for the safety of the Ara
bia, and the same amount is -up on the
Aragonia. The company cannot afford to
put up these guarantees, for the business
will not admit "of the expense.
"There is another thing,' and the
speaker blew a hole ins the nimbus of
smoke to emphasize his remark, "the
Portland & Asiatic line hashot made the
millions in money that is commonly sup
posed. The balance ,1s on the other side
of the ledger."
Just at this Juncture the shadow
from the Inner room emerged with a
table of figures, which was handed out
for Inspection.
Line Has lost, money. v
"There you -will see," continued Mr.
Schwerln. indicating some flguces, "that
the line in question has lost Just $309,
411.26 since it began to operate under
the management of the O. R. & N. three
years ago. These figures show whether
or not the company can afford to sac
rlflce its ships and to tie up the lino
for the benefit of a few men who wish
to make a couple of thousands of dol
lars, to ship a few thousands of tons of
flour to the Orient, irrespective of what
effect It maj; have on the .ships that
carry the cargo or of the interrup
tion or permanent disorganization of
the line. "Wouldn't you think so?"
The reporter thought that figures
were reputed to he truthful.
"They are," admitted the vice-president,
"and now the condition ip ttfis:
The trade of this port is a .very small
portion of the business done by the
steamship line. Itv could not exist on
-what it carries from here, but must
also depend on what it brings back
from the other side The ships ha"v
to be i ull "both -ways. Therefore, -the
company must protect all rsdts"TatJslderea befoHethaticoald be decided."
rons, or failing in that, the greatest
number. It cannot afford to carry
goods suspected of being contraband
and which are liable to seizure when
tho bulk of the goods is shipped "by
those who are not dealing with a pro
hibited pqrt. Such action is not Jus
tice to the majority of the shippers.
"The Dutch line of steamships has
teen takem. from the Japan route apd
it is evident that the Russians have ac.
complished. what they desired to do.
They have "shut off the shipments tp
the ports of Japan.
Only a Few Injured.
"I am working for the good of the
traffic, ' I want to protect the company
and the bulk of its patrons, and I do
not consider that the act of stopping
the Japan trade has injured more than
a very few. The company haB been in
close touch with the Stato Department
and has been using all of the influence
in its power to have some definite ac
tion taken by the department in se
curing a definition of what the Rus
sian government considers to be con
traband of war, that will he accepted
by the department. I have also cabled
to the Japanese government to know
what protection that government could
give to traffic to their p6rts, and the
.government has replied that fco guar
antee can he given until after the fall
of Port Arthur, which' is rather- indef
inite. "Now then," asked Mr. Schworin as
he sat up straight in his chair, "do
you not think it would he an advisable
thing for the Portland Chamber of
Commerce to resolute a little to the
State Department, asking that some
protection be granted to neutral goods
shipped In neutral bottoms, as is usu
ally afforded by a government to its
shippers, instead of condemning the
Portland & Asiatic Company for pur-
suing a policy that is wise and a courso
that will protect the integrity of the
line and perhaps continue Its exist
ence?" Vho Are In Chamber of Commerce?
PWho composes this 'Chamber of
Commerce? Is it the representative
body expressive of the interests of the
city? I do not think that it represents,
more than a small .majority of the men
engaged in Oriental business. T. B.
Wilcox ships nearly 90 per cent of the
flour to the Orient, and he is not dis
satisfied with the action of the com
pany, but, on tho other hand, is in
censed at the resolutions of the Cham
ber of Commerce. It is a very small
per cent that Is doing the objecting.
"Does Portland as a city allow a small
number of men. who are Interested alone
in making a few dollars, even at the sac
rifice of the ships carrying their goods,
people who have a selfish interest in their
present gain, to dictate a poncy wwuu
will destroy the Portland & Asiatic line
and work harm to tho business of the
port? Why are not the efforts of those
people directed in obtaining protection for
the commerce of the port?
Is the Resolution Wise?
"You may say for me." continued Mr.
Schwerln, speaking slowly so that 'he
niiii -hn fnHfvftfi. "that I consider Mr.
ifcdtobcm $5gulfied as-tna'a-Jond
himself to such a measure;. top much "in
terested in tho Oriental traffic and the
growth of the city to connect himself
with such a resolution, which means
nothing and says still less. You may say
that I have the greatest respect ana re
card lor the Chamber, of Commerce of
Portland and am only too glad to lend
myself and the Interests I represent to
any well-dlsested and wise action on the
part of that hody, tout I caimot believe
that the Chamber of Commerce as a Doay
stands for such a resolution as wise or
tending to cement the harmonious condi
tions that will build up Portland's tramo
to the Far East and to place Portland on
an equal "basis with the other ports of
the Pacific Coast."
Mr. Schwerln stated that he was now
endeavoring to do all In his. power to once
more open the- lines to Japan, and that
the ships would be put back Just as soon
as the conditions were safe or the ships
were guaranteed protection. Other than
that he would not discuss the policy of
the company.
J. H. Dewson Arrives Today.
J. H. Dewson will reach Portland today
to take, charge of the management of the
steamship linos of the Harriman system
running from this port. He .will have
charge of the general management of the
steamship business and will work for its
upbuilding from this place. He will work
In harmony with the railroad lines and
will go over- the ground with Vice-President
Schwerln and become thoroughly
familiar with the conditions here before
assuming full control of his new office.
I0NGS S'OR AMERICA.
Maybrick Says She Will Be
Much Happier Here.
Mrs.
SPECIAL CAB LB.
LONDON," Aug. 13. The London Dally
Chronicle this morning prints' an- inter
view with Mrs. Florence Maybrjck, oh
talned in Southern France, where the
American woman has been spending her
time lnce her release from prison in
England. Mrs. Maybrick Is described as
being clear-witted and outspoken, and is
mildly robust, despite the years spent be
hind prison walls. Her face is somewhat
drawn, showing the .traces of grief
and suffering, while her eyes have
the listless appearance customary
after the monotonous routine -of prison
life. The Chronicle, however, de
clares Mrs. Maybrick has every appear
ance of confidence in her demeanor and
an entire absence of nervousness or em
barrassment. Her ilrst remark to the
interviewer, according to the Chronicle,
was a request that he express her thanks
for the congratulations she has -received
from all parts of the world on ,her re
lease.
"Please tell every one," she is quoted
as saying, "that I am. .as firm in protest
ing my innocence of the accusation on
which I was Imprisoned as the day I was
sentenced, and am praying for the time
to come when that innocence will be
proved to the world."
Speaking of tho incidents of her Im
prisonment, Mrs. Maybrick declared she
had been shown nothing but kindness by
tno omciais, ana recalled visits by Lord
Rothschild, Home Secretaries Asaulth
and Ridley, Lord Russell and others, of
wnose cnorts in her behalf she speaks in
the most grateful terms. She said as soon
as certain legal matters in which she is
interested are disposed of, she will visit
mends and then travel.
Asked If she would change her name,
Mrs. Maybrick said: "I do not know:
I am afraid I shall have little peace while
I bear tho name of Maybrick. Let me
die out of the memory of people on both
sides of the Atlantic I have suffered
enough, God knows." Mrs. Maybrick de
clared she was most anxious to get to the
United States, saying: "I shall fee hap
pier mere.
About a reconciliation with her children.
Mrs. Maybrick said it was too early to
say, as there were many things .to be -con-
FEW SU PS If
Togo Has Russians Back
at Port Arthur.
REPORTS ON GREAT BATTLE
Fleet of the Enemy, Suffered
Heavy Damage,
HIS OWN ALREADY. REPAIRED
Admiral Has Yet to Hear From tho
Torpedo-Boat Destroyers Which
Were Engaged In the
Attacks.
TOKIO, Aug. 13 (10 A. M.) Admiral
Togo reports that five Russian battleships
appear to have been heavily damaged In
the engagement of August 10. The Po
bleda lost two masts and one of her heavy
guns was disabled. The flagship Retvizan,
which was hit several times at a distance
of 3500 yards, seems to have sustained tho
greatest Injury. Tho damage inflicted on
the Russian cruisers was comparatlvely
slight. The Bayan has not appeared since
the engagement. The damage sustained
by tho Japanese vessels has been tem
porarily repaired. The Admiral then goes
on to say:
"On August 10 our combined' fleet at
tacked tho enemy's fleet near Gugan
Rock. The Russian vessels were emerg
ing from Port Arthur, trying to go south.
We pursued the enemy to the eastward.
Severe fighting lasted from 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon until sundown. To
ward the close the enemy's fire weakened
remarkably. Their formation became con
fused and the ships scattered. The Rus
sian cruisers Askold and Novik "and sev
eral torpedo-boat destroyers fled to the
southward: Other of the enemy's ships
retreated separately toward Port Arthur.
We pursued them, and it appears that
we inflicted considerable damaxe. We
found lifebuoys "ancr other articles belong
ing to tlie jEtnsslanV battleship Czarevitch
floating at ea. The Czarevitch prohably
was sunk. -
"We have received no reports from the
torpedo-boats and the torpedo-boat de
stroyers which were engaged in the at
tack on the ships of the enemy. The Rus
sian vessels; with the exception of the
Askold, the Novik, the Czarevitch and
the cruiser Pallada, appear to have re
turned to Port Arthur. Our damage was
Blight. Our fighting power has not been
imperiled."
The Navy -Department last night issued
a brief statement on the engagement with
the Russian Port Arthur squadron on Au
gust 10. The statement. follows:
"According to reports received to date
the enemy's fleet which emerged from
Port Arthur was attacked by our-fleet
south of, Yentao Island. The Russian fleet
fled during the night. The cruisers As
kold, Novik and ariother.crulser, with one
torpedo-boat destroyer, ran into Klao
Chou Bay on the evening of August 11.
One torpedo-boat destroyer went to Che
foo, and three of the enemy's battleships,
one cruiser, probably the Diana, one hospital-ship,
two gunboats and several torpedo-boat
destroyers seem to have sepa
rately returned to Pqrt Arthur between
dawn and noon'of August 11. Our fleet ap
pears to have sustained no damage."
FLEET WIDELY SCATTERED.
Japanese Almost Sure to Attack Ships
or Drive Them to Neutral Ports.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. Dispatches
from various points today Indicate that
the attempt of the Russian Port Arthui
squadron to reach Vladlvostock failed",
and tho vessels have become widely
scattered. One torpedoboat destroyer put
in to Chefoo, where she was boarded and
captured by the Japanese. The battleship
Czarevitch, the cruiser Novik and a tor
pedo boat have arrived at Tslng Chou,
at the entrance of Klao Chou Bay, the
German concession on the southern shore
of the Shan Tung Peninsula.
According to other dispatches, the
cruiser Askold is also at ' Taing Chou,'
but axhjlces to the German Foreign Of
fice dojnot Include her.
Another Russian cruiser and a torpedo
boat destroyer are reported as near
Shanghai, and four "battleships are" pff the
Saddle Islands, about 70 miles southeast
of that port. Chefoo reports say that'
one Russian torpedoboat was captured
off the Chinese coast, and Toklo "hears
that a number of vessels of the squadron
have returned to Port Arthur.
The German Foreign Office has given in
structions that the uninjured warships at
Tslng Chou must leave port within 24
hours.
The Japanese system of communication
has heretofore been so perfect that there
can be little doubt that the government
Is thoroughly Informed of the position
of the various vessels of the escaped
fleet, and will be able either to drive
i them Into neutral ports or attack- them
with overwhelming forces.
Advices From Minister Griscom.
, WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. The -.following"
cablegram vtaa received at thp State
Department today from Minister Gris
com, dated Toklo, August 12:
' "According to latest dispatches received
at headquarters, the Japanese fleet at
tacked the Russian fleet emerging from
Port Arthur to the south of Round's Is
land, off Tallen Bay. The Russian fleet
finally defeated: fled during the night.
Cruisers "Askold, Novik and one other, and
one destroyer entered Kalo Ghou Bay
night of 11th; one . destroyer fled Chefoo;
five., battle ships, one cruiser, probably.
Diana, -hospital-ship and-' several destroy-'
ers returned Port Arthur between dawn
and midday of Hth. Apparently no dam
age to Japanese fleet."
MUST LEAVE GERMAN PORT.
'Russian Ships Are Given 24 Hours to
Quit Klao Chou Bay.
BERLIN, Aug. 12. The Foreign Office
confirms the arrival last night at Tslng
Chou, at the entrance of Klao Chou Bay,
the German concession on the Shan Tung-
Peninsula, of the Russian battleship Czar
evitch, not the protected cruiser Askold,
the protected cruiser Novik. and an un
named torpedo-boat. The Czarevitch Is
in an unseaworthy condition, having
been damaged in Wednesday's fight.
The Foreign Office qent instructions to
day to the German authorities at Tslng
Chou to the effect that the Novik and the
torpedo-boat must leave the harbor with
in the 24 hours' prescribed by international
law.
The government's Instructions do not,
it is understood, provide for the possible
refusal of the Russian vessels to leave
that port. The Czarevitch, -being unsea
worthy, must naturally , remain in the
harbor. The Foreign Office probably will
take no further action until Admiral von
Prlttwitz arrives at Klao ChoU and re
ports on tho situation.
It Is suggested by one in authority that
If the Russian ships refuse to depart they
will be required to disarm.
The North German Gazette, in behalf of
the government, affirms .that Germany
will enforce neutrality and observe inter
national law strictly. -
The other newspapers here print the
news agency's dispatches without com
ment., SHIPS ARE TAKING COAL.
Chefoo Believes Attempt of Fleets to
Join Has Been Thwarted.
" CHEFOO, Aug. 12. An undoubted au
thority confirms tho report that Rus
sian warships have arrived at Tslng
Chou. He says they consist of the pro
tected cruisers Novik and Askold. and a
battleship of tho Czarevitch type. Two
of them, and one torpedo-boat destroyer,
he adds, are taking Cardiff coal on board.
f A cruiser and one torpedo-boat destroyer
are now neartng anangnal.
There are Indications that the remain
der of the Russian squadron has returned
to Port Arthur.
The Japanese are guarding all points.
It Is believed the attempt of the Rus
sian ships at Port Arthur to Join the
Vladivostok" squadron has been: tthwarted.
Cruiser Leave's for Kiao Chou.
CHEFOO, Aug. 12. The German armor
ed cruiser Fuerst Bismarck has Just
left for the port of Tslng Tau, In
Klao XJhou Bay. Her preparations were
made in the greatest haste. " Private In
terests seeking information from Tsing
Tau can get no replies, as the wires are
Jammed with official telegrams to and
from Pekin.
Second German Cruiser to Scene. 1
BERLIN, Aug. 22. VIce-Admlral von
Prlttwitz.t commanding tli&Germarf -East
lslad-sjiuadsosw tlraphs $o. the -Wftvyjj
department tnat he tailed today from
.Chefoo, on hoard the armored cruiser
Fuerst Bismarck, for Tslng Chou.
The German cruiser Sadler Has sailed
from Ching Wan Tao for Tslng Chou.' .
ASKOLD ARRIVES AT WOO SUNG
She Is Damaged,, and Reports 11 Men
Killed and' 50 Wounded".
SHANGHAI, Aug. 12. Tho Russian
protected cruiser Askold arrived at Woo
Sung today with her fifth funnel gono
close to the deck, all funnels riddled with
shell holes, one gun on the port side
dismounted and several large shell holes
above the. water line. One lieutenant
and 11 men had been killed and 50 men
wounded. t
A Russian torpedo-boat destroyer ar
rived here today.
It Is reported that four Russian battle
ships are off the Saddle Islands, about 70
miles southeast Of this port.
Three Russian cruisers are reported to
havo arrived at Tsing Chou, at the en
trance of Klao Chou Bay. .
(The Saddle Islands are about 550 miles
from Port Arthur, which place the Rus
sian squadron left at 7 A. M... Wednes
day, August 10. Yen Tow, or Yan Tau,
Is a small Island off tho Elliot group, in
the Corean Gulf. ' It Is about 110 miles
northeast of Port Arthur.)
Four Russian Sailors Carried Away.
CHEFOO, Aug. 12. It was learned to
day that four Russian sailors were car
ried away online Ryeshitolnl.
Another Russian Boat at Shanghai.
LONDON, Aug. 13. According to tho
correspondent of the -Morning Post at
Shanghai, tho Russian torpedo-boat de
striyer Grozovol has reached there.
MOTHER OF THE BOY w"HOSE BIRTH GIVES RUSSIA
GREAT JOY
THE
T UN HEIfi
Son Is Born the Imperi
al Family of Russia.
WHOLE EMPIRE REJOICES
Capital Blossoms Out With
Flags When Guns Tell Story.
PEOPLE STOP TO COUNT THEM
Boy. Will Be Called Alexis, and Will
Be. Christened in Fortnight
Irt'h Is Attended by Great
' Cererrjony.
CHILDREN OF IMPERIAL FAMILY.,
Name. , Born.
Alexis Nlcholaevitch. .. . Aug. 12, IBM
Anastasia June 5, 1601
Madle June 14, 1800
Tatlana May 29, 1807
6lga Nov. 3, 1895
The Emperor and Empress of Rus
sia, formerly Princess Allx of Hesse,
daughter of the Princess Alice of
Great Britain, were married Novem
ber. 14, 1894. '
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 12. A son
arid heir to the Russian throne has
been born. The Empress and the child
are doing well. The accouchment occurred
at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The child
will be christened Alexis.
The birth so greatly wished for, that
of an heir to the Russian crown, occurred
not In the great palace at Peterhof, but In
the Alexandra Villa, one of a group of
four small palaces in a secluded corner of
the magnificent Peterhof Park. In one of
these buildings the Empress had been liv
ing for weeks. The other three are oc
cupied by members dt the-Imperial fam
ily gathered there in expectation of to
dayjs ovent, including; the- Empress
mother-,' His "Majesty's two- sisters, - the
Grand Duchess Xenla and Olga; his
brother, Grand Duke Michael, and other
relatives.
The Alexandra "Villa is a much more
private spot than the Grand Palace. The
warm, brown tinted buildings. In the cen
ter of which rises a tall square watch
tower, are set in a thick forest of oaks,
birches and lindens, hiding them from
view, except toward the Gulf of Finland,
whose waters almost lap the foundation
of- the -nearest ' shoreward building. From
this section of the park the public had
been excluded for days past, while a
short mile down the coast children
romped and shouted under the deserted
windows of the big Peterhof .Palace, and
crowds of visitors gathered each after
noon ,to watch tho marvelous fountains,
second only In all Europe to those of Ver
sailles. The birth of the heir to the throne was
attended with all the ceremonial ordained
by Imperial tradition. In accordance with
the Russian law, there were present be
sides the Emperor, Baron Fredericks, the
master of the ceremonies, and Prince Dol
gorouky, the Grand Marshal of the court,
and Dr. Rott, the Emperor's physician.
Dr. Hlruch was the surgeon in attend
ance. Dr. Rott announced tho birth of the
heir to the Imperial family. A formal
announcement will be published In the
Official Messenger.
. Great Rejoicing Everywhere.
The announcement from Peterhof was
immediately followed by a. salute of 101
guns from the imperial yacht lying at
anchor off the palace, but It was 2:45 P.
M. when the guns of St. Peter and St.
CZARINA.
Paul Fortress, opposite. the Winter palace.
here, conveyed the glad tidings to the peo
ple of the Russian capital. The effect was
electrical. With the boom of the first gun
the people in the streets, who had been
momentarily expecting the event for 24
hours, stopped to listen and count the
guns. Only 31 are fired for a girl.
When the 32d boomed, and the people,
were aware that at last an heir to the
throne was horn, there were scenes of
rejoicing everywhere, and before -the sa
lute hadnlshed the whole city had blos
somed out with flags and bunting, and the
shipping In the harbor was dressed. Then
the bell3 In front of churches began to
ring wildly. In the meantime the an
nouncement had been telegraphed to the
most remote corners of the empire. In
all the towns and cities the glad tidings
were spread with tho clanging of bells
and the booming of cannon. Thanksgiv
ing services followed in all the churches.
The christening of the heir will take
place In a fortnight. It will be a cere
mony of the most elaborate sort. In ac
cordance with Russian Imperial custom It
will be performed in the Imperial chapel
of the Peterhof Palace, credited with be
ing the most magnificent chapel in Rus
sia. At the chapel of Alexandra Villa, the
Emperor and the Imperial family attended
a te deum.
Tho.formal'announcement will be made
by the -metropolitans of, St. Petersburg,
Moscow and Klcff, at solemn masses to
morrow. In the various' ministries this
afternoon the officials were convoked to
hear the announcement.
Greater Than Victories in War.
The hearts of the Russian people are
likely to be more deeply touched by the
good fortune of the Imperial family than
by a dozen victories or defeats in the Far
East, and the superstitious Russian char
acter will read In it an augury of a bet
ter time.
St. Seraphim, who was canonized last
Summer by the Emperor at Sarafoff, has
nqw become a favorite patron saint, as
the birth of the heir is attributed chiefly
to his interposition. The Emperor will
signalize the event by some gracious act,
like the remission of arrearages of taxes,
and amnesty, and forthe next two weeks,
until tho christening, there will be a holi
day and public fetes of all kinds.
There is already a revival of the talk
that with the succession to the throne as
sured, the Emperor will follow the ex
ample of the house of Romanoff and -go
to the front.
Name for Heir.
The heir's name will be Alexis Nlcholac
vltch, and" if he reigns he, probably will
assume the title of Alexis U. The last
Alexis was Emperor of Moscovy in 1645.
The Emperor and Empress have for
some time past. In anticipation of the
event of today, been residing at Alex
andra Villa, at Peterhoff, the .Summer
palace of their majesties. The villa, so
called. Is situated in q'ne of the most
beautiful parks In Russia, about one and
a half .htairs ride from St. Petersburg, ort
the" Baltic railroad, which runs north
east from EL Petersburg to the shores of
the Baltic, extending as far as Riga.
In the park are several lakes, at the
end of one of which is the "Golden Stair
case," marble steps covered with real
gold. Tho palace is not a large building
when compared with the Winter palace
at St. Petersburg. In the park are sev
eral other palaces occupied by different
Grand Dukes ad their suites, and in the
neighborhood are many houses of nobility
and gentility.
The people throughout Russia, notably
the clergy, have been praying for an
heir to the throne, and the famous Greek
priest, Father-John of Cronstadt, has re
cently been visiting, the Alexandra Villa
at Intervals to Join in the prayers for
an heir to the throne of Russia. ( Inci
dentally Father John, who Is worshiped
I
(Concluded on Page Three.)
C0NTEHTS OP TODAY'S PAPER
Russo-Japanese War.
Admiral Togo reports that nearly all of the
Russian ships have returned to Port Ar
thur. Pago 1.
Russian ships to' escape are widely scattered.
Page 1.
Germany gives Russian ships entering her
waters 24 hours to depart. Page 1.
Seizure of Russian - torpedo-boat at Chefoo
by Japan may bring China into the war.
Page 5. .
Chinese Captain asserts Japanese broke his
word when he did not return the de
destroyer. Page
Contraband Goods.
Secretary Hay will Inform Russia that Amer
ica will not permit tho seizure of goods
unless destined to the Japanese army or
navy. Page 3.'
Seattle steamship line refuses to carry Sour
and like goods to Japanese ports. Page 3.
Heir to Russian Throne.
Son is born to the Imperial family. Page 1.
Rejoicing throughout Empire is great.
Page 1.
Heir will be christened Alexis Nlcholaevitch.
-'Page 1.
Xabor.
Rioting as result of packers' strike at Chi
cago I;i increasing: unions will ask Mayor
to end struggle. Pago3.
Typographical Union decides to "levy assess
ment in case of strikes resulting from
plan to make eight-hour day general in
1906. Page 12.
Domestic. .
W. J. Bryan loses his nght for $50,000 of the
, , Bennett estate. Page
Taqul Indians go on warpath, and North
western Mexico anticipates . a reign of
terror. Page 12.
Sports.
Favorites have good day at Irvlngton track.
Page 0. ,
Pacific Coast League scores: Portland 13,
Tacoma 7; Los Angeles 1, Oakland 0;
San Francisco 2, Seattle 1. Pago 0.
Pacific Cooat.
Mountain water system planned for Salem.
Page 4.
State Fair in Salem in preparation. -Page 4.
Hoquiam burglar forces child to light him
- through house. Page 4.
Portland and Vicinity.
Distinguished California and Japanese visit
ors view the Fair site. Page 1. .
R. P. Schwerln gives reasons for Portland &
Asiatic Steamship Company refusing car
goes for Japan. Page 1.
.Mary Robinson tells her story of abduction
by aged man, which he denies. Page 14.
Chief 'of Police Hunt. Detectives Kerrigan.
Snow and Joe Day, and District Attorney
Adams all accused of attempting to extort
money for stolen furs. Page 14.
Bast span of Morrison-street bridge will be
completed probably in ajweek. Page 8.
Commercial and Marine.
Trade reviews generally have favorable tone.
. Page 13.
Chicago wheat market again breaks. Page
13.
Halt In speculative movement. Page 13.
San " Francisco wheat market depressed.
Page 13.
Steamer Spencer returns to Portland. Page 8.
SITE
Californians Won By
Beauty of Grounds.
NOTABLE GUESTS ARRIVE
With Japanese Officials They
Make Inspection Trip,
BUILDING FOR SISTER STATE
Governor Pardee Pledges California's
Aid to Levvls and Clark Exposi
tionBaron. Matsudaira Also
Speaks for Japan.
A notabje party sat at luncheon under
the majestic firs on the most sightly knoll
on the Exposition grounds yesterday. The
guests of the occasion were Governor Par
dee, of California, and his party, and
Baron Ma'tsudara, vice-president of the
Japanese commission to the St. Louis
Fair, and his suite. At either end' of the
table sat the Governor of Oregon and the
Mayor of Portland. To the right and left
of them were the distinguished visitors
and a large number of representative men
of Oregon.
The two parties of dignitaries enter
tained yesterday by the Lewis and Clark
management are in Portland for a com
mon purpose the one representing a
neighboring state and. the other a great
and friendly nation .which has extended
Its hand across the sea to aid in making
Portland's great World's Fair a success
ful Exposition.
The occasion was delightfully Informal,
and President Goodo and the other Expo
sition officials may congratulate them
selves that It was admirably planned. A
fine collation was discussed, the toasts
proposed .and responded to were most
happy, and everything transpired to make
It one of the pleasantest events thus far
associated with the Lewis and Clark Cen
tennial. The Californians are in Portland
for the purpose of determining what their
siato building shall he, where it shall be
located, and of arranging -the prelimi
naries for bringing a magnificent exhibit
here next year.
Members of the Party.
Those who compose it are: Governor
Rpmro Ta'y,1oa r Tx y r
v.0w . iuuiAiiam.. gen
eral manager of the Southern Pacific';
William F. Herrin. general counsel for the
Southern Pacific; R. P. Schwerln, vice
president and general manager of the Pa
cific Mail Steamship Company; J. W.
Byrne, president of the Pacific Union Club,
of San Francisco; Robert T. Devlin, State
Senator from Sacramento, who drafted
the Lewis and Clark appropriation' bill
which passed the California Legislature;
William Sproule, traffic manager of the
Southern Pacific; Alfred Holman; editor
of the Sacramento Uniori, and J. O.
Hayes, editor of the San Jose Mercury,
These gentlemen were met by President
Goode and ex-President Scott, of the Ex
position, and escorted to the Arlington
Club, where breakfast was served. At
11:30 the group was joined by, Baron Mat
sudara. Commissioner Yamawakl, J. Har
ada. Monsieur Itachikl Itau, who are In
Portland on their, return from St. Louis
for the purpose of planning the Japanese
exhibit here in 1905. In company with
about 40 prominent citizens, the drive to
the grounds was then. made. Every por
tion of -the site was visited, and the
buildings now in progress were thoroughly
inspected. The visitors were enthusias
tic in praise of the location and the ar
rangement of the grounds. They were
agreeably surprised at the rapidity with
which the work is going forward. The
unanimous expression was that an under
taking so splendidly conceived and car
ried out could not fall short of success.
A large canopy had been raised at one
of the most beautiful spots on the grounds
under which the luncheon was served at 1
o'clock by Manager Sargent, of the Ar
lington Club, and his assistants.
President Goode presided. Governor
Chamberlain and Mayor Williams occupy
ing the seats at the head and foot of the
table. To the right of Governor Chamber
lain sat Governor Pardee, and at Mayor
XVIlHaTTm' T-ltrht tianrl urixa "Rnrnn "Moton-
dara. When the cigars were lighted Mr.
Goode arose and in a few words explained
that the affair had been hastily arranged
and was entirely Informal. Its purpose
was to bring the distinguished guests and
the men who were engaged in making
the Exposition together, that they might
become acquainted and understand better
the work in progress. He expressed the
pride the Exposition managers felt In
honor done them by the visitors in ac
cepting their hospitality. He then pre
sented Governor Chamberlain, who wel
comed Governor Pardee on behalf of tho
State of Oregon.
Governor Pardee . Responds.
In responding to the welcome Governor
.Pardee saia in pari: "uregon ana Cali
fornia have much In common. They are
virtually one. Their pioneers came to
gether and were of a common stock.
They were brave, hlghmlnded and patri
otic, anq they, came to reclaim the wil
derness. There is in reality no line of de
marcation between the two states, and,
although some surveyor drew an Imagin
ary line to separate them, they are virtu
ally one state
"California Is deeply Interested In this
great Exposition which you have so
grandly planned and are so grandly car
rying forward to completion. We gladly
responded to your invitation to partici
pate with you in it and are proud of
the fact- that we are to have a part
Concluded on Page 8.) '