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W. r. KA1SBALL, Editor asd Proprietor. VOL. -X-X-V- m__ _GASTONIA, N. C.t FRIDAY. FEBRUARY lg, 1004. JAPAN OPENS WAR 3 RUSSIAN VESSELS BEACHED. DlsaMsd kr a Tarpada Attack— Japaa Win* tba Firat Conflict. Ckutott* Otwsvrr. Che Foo, Feb. 9.—The Japan ese fleet attacked Port Arthur Monday. Two Russian 'battle* ships and oue Russian cruiser were disabled by torpedoes. The battle is being continued this morning at a range of three miles. There has been no further dam age. Tbe members of the crew of the Columbia tell the follow ing details of tbe battle at Port Arthur. The Colombia waa lying in the roadstead, surrounded by 14 Russian battleships and cruisers. At 11:30 o'clock Monday night a severe shock waa felt on board tbe Columbia. Tbe Russians immediately commenced to op erate their searchlights and opened fire towards tbe sea. At 1 o'clock more mocks were felt and the Russians again com menced firing. The Japanese did not retain the fire. At 2 o’clock two Rus sian battleships went in and were beached across the entrance of the harbor. They were soon followed by a Russian cruiser which also was beached. None of the vessels were damaged above the water line. More shocks from torpedoes were felt during the early morning aud then all was qmet. At 10 o’clock Tuesday morn ing three Japanese cruisers passed Port Arthur in sight. The whole Russian fleet immedi ately weighed anchor and went after them, but returned in- half an hoar. The disabled cruiser and the grounded battleship block the entrance to the harbor, prevent ing the gnn boats from going out and battleships and cruisers from going in sod getting coal. Besides this Japan has the Rus sian gnnboats variag and Ko retz caught at Chemulpo. They were bound for Vladivoatock. The Japanese fleet was under command of Vice Admiral Togo and consisted of four fast cruisers the Cbitoez, Kasagi, Tags fa go and Yoshino which circled out side, drawing the fire of the Rus sians. Then they joined the main fleet and all went in to at tack the armored cruisers. In the Japanese fleet, which consisted of two divisions, were the Mikas*, the flagship, the first class battleship Sahi, Fuji, Inashmi, Shlksshima, Hatsos and the dispatch boat Tatsuma. The second division of the fleet under command of Admiral Kitranra.on the flagship Idsnmo, consisted of the armored cruiser# Yaknma, Iwatz and Asatna. when seen by the Poo Chow on Thurs day. When seen by tbe steamer i'oo Chow Taesday morning, the fart cruisers were circling in a radius of six miles. No torpedo.boats were seen and it is probable that they left the vicinity after the torpedo attack of Monday night. The Russian fleet outside of the harbor consisted of the battle ships Petroupanlovisk, flagship: Pereswet, snb-flsgship; Pobieda. Poltava, C sire witch, Retsivao and Sebastopol, and the cruisers Novik. Boyarin, Bayaru. Dianu, Palada, Askold and Angara. The disabled battleships are inside Ports Hnao Cbing Shan and Chi Karan Shan. The cruiser ia out •ids, but within range of tbe forts. tbIbe sups DAMAGED. Admfeal AlexiefTa leport to the Cw-Tk* Betslvau Built la ruhMiHa St. Petersburg, Feb. 9.—Ad miral Alexief’s official report of torpedo attack by the Japanese is aa follows: "I most respectfully inform your Majesty that at about mid night of February 8-9, Japanese torpedo boats made a sadden at tack by means of mines upon the Rn»«i*u squadron in the outer roads of the fortress of Port Ar thur, in which the battleship* Retsivaa and Csaruvltch and the cruiaer Pal lad* were damaged. An inspection is being made to ascertain^ the character of the The Rnsaian battleship* Refsi van was built by the Cramps at PMladelphi*.She ia of 11,700 tons evMch is a fiattlesbip of 13,110 teua, built ia France. In armor, armament and speed she about equals the Reuiyaa. The PalU da la a cm tear of 8,630 tons. She was built In Germany. JSubscribe to Tn Qastouia (urn. ' - • 1 TEN KILLED. 43 WOUNDED. Kaolin Official loot of the CaMimat at Part Art bar. St. Petersburg, Feb. 10.—I a. m.—The following bulletin has jnst been issued in tbe form of a telegram from Viceroy Alexieff, chief of staff, dated Feb. 9. " By order of the Viceroy, I beg to report that this day. about 11 o’clock in the morning, a Japan ese squadron, consisting of about 13 battleships and cruisers, ap proached Port Arthur and opened fire. Tbe enemy was received with a cannonade from tbe shore batteries and the guns of our squadron, which also participa ted in the engagement. At about midday tbe Japanese squad ron ceased its fire and left pro ceeding aoath. "Our losses in the fleet were two officers wounded; nine men killed and 41 men wounded. On the ahore batteries one man was killed and three were wounded. The battleship Poltava and the cruiser Novik each bad a bole knocked in her side below tbe water line. The forts were slightly damaged. " Major General Flag." POKT AITtfUl BOM RAIDED. A Jsximi Sgsadroa •( IS BtttlNkiM and Cndaara Attack tka City. St. Petersburg Peb. 10.— 6 a. m..—A second telegram has been received from Viceroy Alexiefl. It is dated Peb. 9 and says: A Japanese squadron of 15 battleships and cruisers to-day began to bombard Port Arthur. The fortress replied and the squadron weighed anchor in order to participate in the battle. A third telegram from the Viceroy says that after a bombardment lasting one hour the Japanese squadron ceased its fire and steamed southward. "Our losses,” the Viceroy con tinues. "are two naval officers and 51 men wounded and nine men killed and on the coast batteries one man killed and three wonnded. During the en gagement the battleship Oltava and the cruisers Diana, Askold and Novik were each damaged on the water line. The damage to the fortress was not import ant.” A CtUSHING BLOW. The CwthkUmI of a Landsn Pww m Tams ths Attack of Jims u tha laaalan Vassals. London, Peb. 10.—In a dis patch from Chee Poo, dated Peb. 9. a correspondent of the Daily Express says: The Jap anese have dealt the Russians a crashing blow at Pert Arthur. An advance squadron of the Japanese fleet under Japanese Commander yice Admiral Togo, and comprising 16 battleships and cruisers, with a numerous torpedo flotilla left the main fleet oft Shan Tong Peninsula on Sunday immediately after news of the diplomatic rupture became known. This informa tion was conveyed to the Jap anese admiral by a destroyer dispatched from Tsushima Sat urday evening. . The Japaneae scouting cruisers b*d given accurate information ol the prccanons situation of the Russian fleet outside of Port Arthur. The squadron steamed slowly in battle formation Sun day midday towards its goal, and came within sight of Port Arthur under cover of darkness. It cruised slowly outside with-* out showing lights. The Rus sians were lying in the road stead apparently feeling secure from attack. Nearly all tbe Japanese tor pedo boats were dispatched on their dangerous and daring task. They maned, (nil steam, on tbe enemy, who were complete ly snrpnsed. A great rattle of small arms greeted the invaders, who, however, escaped nnhnrt, and the Retsivag, the Csarevitcb and the Pallada, were almost immediately torpedoed/ The Japanese dashed along the entire line of the Russians, exposed by now to a terrible fire from ma chine gone and small arms from both the ships and the shore. There was the utmost conster nation among the Rnasiana, which probably accounts for the Japanese torpedo boats escaping unhurt and joining the admiral outside. .. A kill Was muted Monday by S" Sooth Carolina Hooae of Representative levylnr a tax of MexoU a place on all dors, and iwwldta that the tax *ha]| be collectedjyt aa othtrr Uxaa ft. -O^kacHb, for T*ToI*»oiu THE OUTLOOK IN THE OBIENT. VUh Japan II Appnara In bn a Caaa at Haw or Narnr—Knufa tagnlraa an Opna«atMha-yaar Part an the Pacific and will Eventually Ahaalataly Central Maacharta and Clean (ha Open Dear Thera. CfcarltMoa Nam ud CoarWr For some weeks post the attl ! tude of Russia ana Japan has been that of two lusty youths, somewhat unequally matched, upon the verge of passing blows. The eyes of the civilised world have been turned with acute ten sion to their angry disputes and warlike preparations. Commercialism means con flict; in its extreme phases it en kindles war. In the Orient, the spheres of influence of two greet nations have overlapped; their commercial interest clash. Since the Boxer rebellion Russia has acquired in Msschnria the dom inant political influence, sod is using it to further her commer cial ends. For the still wider extension of her interests and power she has eager eyes on Corea sod is encroaching grad ually upon that weak mon archy. By tne brilliant results of ber war with China and the peace treaty, Japan rightfully acquired Manchuria. Russia, however, selfishly intervened aod preven ted the enjoyments by conquest. Though losing a legitimate pos session, Japan controls the lion’s share of Manchuria's trade. In Corea, ber control obtains in both trade and politics. Rnaaia’s policy ia to possess herself of Manchuria in name as she does in fact. This evident course and the encroachment upon the con tiguous territory of Corea bring Japan face to face with many dangerous problems fraught with aerioua consequences. Undeniably legitimate aims prompt both nations. Shut of! from Atlantic, Mediterranean and Persian porta, Russia’s only outlet to the sea ia in the far Rust. And there she must have an ice free port. It was thought that Dabny the port adjacent to Port Arthur would a fiord this, but the building of a break-water blocked the harbor with ice. Japan, with a teeming popula tion aod a limited territory for food supply, moat have addition al domain for ber surplus growth with corresponding productive resources. With great interest aud issues at stake there ia no solution ex cept such terms as the sword ar bitrates. War is inevitable. It cannot be evaded by the ex pressed fear that it will involve ■Hied Powers and assume world wide proportions. The condi tions are much the same as those existing in the United States when tne issues involved were slavery extension or limita tion. . The tread of Russia's ex pansion is alow, but resistless. The demands of ber trade inter ests are relentless. Half Asiatic beraelf, ber astute diplomatists know beat how to deal witb Asi atic conditions and policies for the accomplishment of her pur poses. The recent triumphs and gigantic strides of Japan fill her people with pride and en thusiasm, and give confidence in the ultimate success of national projects. She baa been aptly called the "England of the East" and her people "the Yankees of the Orient." Whether consi dered geographically or commer cially, there ts ample warrant for such designations. Her progress baa brought her to a pitch of prestige whence there can be no receding without material dam age in influence and reputation. At first glance it might seem vain and bumptious on the part of a comparatively small and in experienced nation to try ita strength with a vast and resource ful empire. Strategic conditions sometimes tar outweigh resour ces not readily at command. Japan’s insular, compact posi tion affords unrivalled advantag es- To these are to be added a powerful, up to-date oavy, strong coast defences and a ready, easy haae of supplies. In organisa tion, transportation and hospital service Russian experts concede to the Japanese superiority; on ly in power of endurance they claim superiority. Thia claim is questioned by many. There are instances such ■■ the Peking campaign which warrant the be lief that ia staying qualities the Russian can boast of no superior excellence in a climate to which the Japanese soldier hss the pug nacious qualities of the yellow jacket. Back of poiuta of advantage nerved to tbCvXOrlkLmUh the soal-atlrriag conacwnaneaa that she is lighting for national right to live and prosper. The history of Russian policies and tactics leaves no room to doubt that In time abe would be absorbed and deemed an invaluable acquisition to Russia if some obstruction is not placed in the way of the the latter's Eastern tnarcb. In adopting moderu methods of popular government and success fully administering it Japan has proved ber right to rank by tbe side of civilised, progressive na tions. Her commercial ideals and policy are in keeping with all the other evidence of enlight ened pragmas she has exhibited. As a nation she bas risen speed ily and unprecedentedly to sn exalted pinnacle. To see ber merged into a merciless autocra cy is a spectacle which tbe other great Powers would tolerate with reluctance. It would be a disas trous step backward in the de velopment of a world of com merce. ueiayt ore dangerous. m fioleon lost Waterloo when time s' action would have brought victory. With all pyasible speed Russia it hastening men, snips and supplies to the future seat of war. Japan is ready to strike. For her each day’s postpone, ment of action lessens the chances of success or makes it more difficult. The cornered animal will fight. Japan is rapidly occupy ing the position of a cornered nation and mast fight for exist ence. Her safest policy would seem to lie in the annexation and occupancy of Corea by a prompt and vigorous movement of ber forces. True, there are difficulties in the way. She has disclaimed again and again any idea of a territorial expausion. Her treaty with England bids her to uphold Corean sovereign ty and independence. The Corean Government and popu lace are hostile to her. Such a step means breaking ofi the alliance with England, but it is hardly probable that England and America would atsud aloof in the event France, ber ally, should support Russia. Their commercial interests are too great to assume nou-interfer ence. Further, than asserting, her protectorate over Corea Japan's hope ol success lies in territorial expansion, leaving Russia in undisputed Dosscssion oi Manchuria. If acquiesced in sjcb a step will affect the open-door policy. It la idle to suppose that the open-door in Manchuria will continue. Within ihree years Russia's occupation has so changed the face of things as to establish an absolutely new order. Failure to evacuate some months ago, according to solemn promise, points to full control and eventual annexation. The vastly improved conditions under Rnssisn management are indi cated by the construction of railroads, by new cities, new methods of tillage, wise and cheap administration of Courts and deliverance from financial oppreasion. The Russianizing process baa gone on at ao rapid a rate that the absorption of the province and the introduction of Russian tariff laws are practical ly no longer open questions. With the influence acquired over the Corean dynasty, with the timber concessions wrested from it along the Yaln River and its tributaries, and with all the ad vantages that such concessions imply, unless the tide is arrested the same process will go on in Northern Corea until annexation will be a natural and necessary consequence. A bold, decisive movement on Japan's part is what at beat will avert the moat alarming menaces t o her national welfare and territorial integrity. All that atanda is the way of Immediate war is the power exerted by the Mikado and his Cabinet. The lower boast of the Diet, expressing the spirit of the people, considers pati ence and self-restraint exhausted. It cells streuuously for the as sertion and the Maintenance of national rights and interests. It is up to Japan to assert her rights and power within her legitimate spheres and trade and politics, and to resist the further encroachments of Rossis. Will she do it? Yes. Will Russia yield? No. Whet will follow? Brute force; war. It may come soon; it may.be delayed. Would Hava Walked Tan. **w York Trtfcmw. They tell this story in the commissioner's office at Bllia Island: Two Irish immigrants just ar rived stood one morning on the the government landing watch* : iog a dredger at work a few yards sway. Presently a diver fall rigged, crawled painfully from tke channel sKme up a ladder to the deck of the dredger One of the Irishmen very much sur prised, turned to his companion and aaid: " Look at that moo I Look at him! Begorra, if I’d known the way over I’d have walked too!* If the school teachers of this county would adopt the idea of having their scholars read aloud In the school from a newspaper st least once a day, they wonld fiud it a great help toward the educating of their scholars. Have them to read from a local paper some Hem of local inter est. Such a plan would serve to ad 1 to the children’s knowledge of local affairs. We have known children who coold bound every state ia the Union sad name its capital off hand, who could not bound the township or the coun ty in which they resided. Give the little ones a knowledge of borne affairs. Just 0*1 0«t il Dmn. A«l«ata Joarotl. A current magazine tells of • New York gentleman who said to his family physician, "Doc tor, I find I am using too much tobacco. What do you advise me to do? I want to stop these habits, but don’t seem to be able to. If I atop coffee, I can’t work. "My friend, ’ said tbe physi cian. "a great nuay people ask me that question in tbe course of a year. I tell them all jut what I tell you—don’t try to quit your tobacco, if that would in convenience yon in yotu work. of doors often tat you can stand your coffee and yottr tobacco. And then you'!] be all right. Tbe anecdote is timely at tbia season of tbe year. A great many people feel badly towards the winter’s end, and fancy that it is because they are drinking too much tea or coffee, or eating too much, when what they really need is more oxygen and ozone. Temperance is an essential thing, of conns, bat the most rigid temperance in all matters cannot make a man feel as he should unless the lungs are supplied with plenty of fieab air and the body invigorated with sunlight. Just get out of doors. There are only a certain number of ■unny days in a person's life. Why not make the moat of them? A Matter of Health There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder which makes the food more digestible and wholesome. This peculiarity of Royal has been noted by physicians, and they, accord ingly endorse and recoin-. A: AV‘" *. Seasonable and f The things that an yon find helpo for yosr wants, and value* that Our advertisers eat Olwbich wo have a___ SS'S*- **''"•**“•*• ram Ribbons. ^"siisr'arssxfflas g.*s& assists: sswrsSti^SuSSfssr awell informed travelling man the other day hew aseb ho ssna ^>*ed »c c«rr»«d in ril>bo*i—how man? hundreds of dollars’ wests! Laces and Embroideries* Lto*■T?^!cfco,l L*<**.g” rv4, So. to lie. Imitatiop Torchon par yard Ze to 10c. Bmbrotderiee, Swiss, Nainsook and Cwabtfe* So to fiOc. Petticoats and Walking Skirt*. sagnss JAS. F. YEAGER. HINTS TO THE HOUSEKEEPER Wc have in stock a sice assortment of foUosriae. AH nasaa teed to be finkhM: ; • • . x SALAD OIL. CLOVES. CINNAMON. SPICE. CAYENNE AND BLACK PEPPER. COLEMAN’S MUSTARD ENGLISH MUSTARD. TURKEY DRESSING. LEMONS. SAGE. NUTMEGS. MACE. LEMON, VANILLA, PINEAPPLE. ORANGE, ALMOND, EXTRACTS. SILVER POLISH. soap. ta | Phot* u your order* tad ve wOl do tbc ADAMS DRUG :: COMPANY ;; SCHOOL DISCIPLINE nnMunn. H tb. Child wm ¥!»>■! at Schsoltt gat Auethsrat law. About every quarter you may •ee where some Mow York aebool teacher eaten racial pleading* to bia hoard of trns tees (or permiisioo to apeak Borne unruly boy* la hi* school. Sometimes the trustees say yes and sometimes no. But tba very (act that the matter is submitted to these officers at all is a guarantee that this trouble will continue. There need to be in this State a code of ethics fee the adjustment of this par ticular matter, which is far better than the Mew York plan. Wa venture to say now in this 20th century of culture and gnat progress, that the pity is this good unwritten law feu ever been overruled. Tbe Ant Mon day is August waa wbea we ■m to start to school, after tbe crop waa laid by, the wheat threshed end tbe turnips sowed. We were in fe bony to get of, for then we bed to stop when fodder waa ripe. So if the teacher did not give "fodder time" the boys of tht family were oat that much, for they el ways had to atop and pull fod der, whether school kept or not. Whan the dinner ba.ketTwaseafl fixed, tbe book* end slate—we had no tablets then—the lent petting injunction wut "If yon get a whipping I 'll give ynn another when you girt home." This may sound a little harsh now, but that it was a trouble •aver, both to tbe boys tad to tbe teacher, does not admit of a doubt. It meant to tha boy that there wu no court of appeal, and at tbe not time it wu a 5sss.fi sarast MntcttuTT to tht tccgfful administration of a school. Nos body expects Naw Ybrit perefeCi to do tblat M tact; nobody ert tS£, "SS“ roiiow mis Diroiipu . if cestom, bat U there co«1« bd
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