Evening star., 1904-02-16


PORT ARTHUR. Monday, February 10
The firing the German cruiser Hansa by
japanese warships occurred while she was
proceeding to Port Arthur to take away
the German residents, and not when the
latter were on board of her. The Hansa
was not damaged. On her arrival at Port
Arthur she took on board a number OF
wives of Russian sailors and left the port
without further incident.
Chinese Were Panic Stricken.
The work of repairing the damaged Rus
sian battle ships is progressing rapidly
The Chinese workmen were panic-stricken
by the bombardment. but they are now
working well. regardless of the approach of
the Chinese New Year
Investigation shows that the city and
fortress were wholly undamaged by the
Japanese attack. The people, naturally,
are anxious and business is at a complete
standStin, but the utmost tranquility pre-
walls.
Cossacks Mobilizing.
Reports from the interior indicate that
the Cossacks are mobilizng with great
thusiasm. In the Amour district they are
riding in squads from village to village
waving Russian flags and demanding an
early chance to meet the enemy.
After the religious service Sunday there
was a military review before the viceroy,
Admiral AleXleH. who denounced the ac-
tfon of the Japanese as barharous and eX-
pressed confidence that the Russian soldiers
would fully avenge themselves.
Disposition of Russian Refugees.
SEOUL February 16-The French cruiser
Pascal has been delayed at the last mo-
ment at Chemulpo owing to the objections
raised by the japanese authorities to the
disposition of the Russian refugees, which
is considered by them most unsatisfactory.
Twenty-three of the wounded Russians
landed at Chemulpo are now in care of the
japanese Red Cross.
Russians Leave Seoul
The Russian minister and all the resident
Russians left this city on Friday last, the
18th instant on a special japanese train.
Upon its arrival at Chemupo it Immediate
ly went to the ietty between Japanese lines
of soldiers. The Russian minister bowed to
the westerners present but not to the jap
anese, boarding launch in attendance with
one hundred Russian soldiers on board. The
minister appeared very much depressed and
his wife wept. The party went on board
the FRENCH cruiser Pascal. WHICH sailed for
Chefoo this morning at 10 o'clock. She
had in all 700 Russians on board.
Russians Menace Neutrals.
YING-KOw, Monday, February 15.-
Threatening demonstrations have been
made against the British gunboat Espiegle
and the United States gunboat Helena by
Russian soldiers. whose assaults upon and
depredations against other foreigners con-
tinue. The civil administrator is making
every effort to arrest the offenders. and has
assured Captains Barton and Sawyer and
Consul Miller that full reparat ton will be
made.
The nth Siberian Regiment paraded at
New Chwang today in full strength.
The Russian authorities deny the report
of the loss of Russian vessels near Wei
Hai-Wei
1t is stated here that Japan will wait In
definitely to land troops in Manchuria as
she considers that the control of the seas
obtained by Japan nullifes to great ex-
tent Russian interests in the east.
Rumored Jap Landing.
PARIS. February 16.-Advices through the
French governments channels confirm pre-
vious reports to the effect that the japanese
are preparing to make landing west of
the Liao-Tung peninsula, at or near the
port of New Chwang.
Owing to the sandy shadows near this
port. it is expected that the landing will |
occur at the rock points eastward of the |
town. Owing to the extent of American |
interests there. and 1t being the port of |
entry of the capital of Manchuria consid- |
cradle importance is being attached here to |
the movement.
Accord on Neutrality.
new phase of the accord on the Ameri- |
can note on the subject of the neutrality of
China has arisen. requiring a renewal of
the negotiations. The approval of the vari-
Gus powers has not been identical Great
Britain attaching A condition that the terms
of the accord should be applicable to the
foreign concessions and establishments like
Kiao-Chou and Wei-Hai- Wei. the same as
to other ports of China. France was in
clined to take the same view. but Russia
thus far has not approved the condition
covering the foreign concessions
Waiting on Russia
So final action is likely to await Russia's
determination. 1t is pointed out that the
reservations might become of serious i'm
portance If foreign concessions like Wei
Hai-Wei and Kiao-Chou were used as a
base of operations by either of the belliger-
ents.
Russian Squadron at Jibutil
PARIS, February ia dispatch TO the
Figaro from st. Petersburg timed 3:33
am. today says:
1T has been decided to hold the Russian
squadron from the Mediterranean. now in
the Red sea and bound for the far east
at Jibutil, French Somaliland until fur
ther orders. Admiral Roidestwenzki chief
of the marine staff. is going on to assume
the naval command at Port Arthur The
stopping of the Russian squadron at il
butil may lead TO interna ational complica-
uons, Jlbutl being neutral French port
IL Is understood that France is not likely
to ask the squadron TO leave
Jap Warships Reach Yokosuka.
ROME, February 16.-The Japanese min
lister here, NJ. Ohyama, today received a !
cable dispatch informing him that the
japanese warships Nisshin and Kasuga |
which arrived at YoRosuka. Japan today |
reached their destination in perfect condi- |
ton The dispatch adds that the war feel |
ing among the officers and crews of the |
two ships was very high throughout the |
journey. and that the work of completing
their preparation for active service was
continued at sea, so that they will be able |
TO take part in the hostilities almost imme-
diately.
Japs Get Right to Traverse Korea.
SEOUL. Korea. February 1G.-The Korean
government mas granted Japan the right to