New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-11

the issue OF the conflict VIII not be decided by
have TO meet Russia on dry land. when the
score VIII be wiped out
The "Novoe vremya" says It is possible
that the whole Of Corea has been overrun by
japanese soldiers in disguise. and that Russia
may first have to assume the defensive. When
her forces n Southern Manchuria and Corea are
Increased the japanese will realize what they
have to meet
God. right ana international law are on our
side" the Russ" says. "One hundred and thir-
~ miliicn Russian hearts are beating in unison
IN the desire to eKpunge The traitorous slight on
Russian honor. Enough Of defensive tactics!
Let US drive out the foer'
The 'Bourse Gazette SAYS: Yesterday we
ionged for peace Now we think only Of war.
The world viii be startled by Russia's
heroic work. Japan has placed herself beyond
the pale o. civilization. The upstart. pigmy
Japan would not have dared TO attack the giant
Russia without the encouragement Of England
and America"
In this connection the Russ claims to have
authority for saying that the two new Japan
ese warships the Niasln ard Kasaga. were saved
from certain capture by the Russian squadron
bound for the Far East under Admiral Wirenius.
whose flagship Is understood 10 be the Dmitri
Donskoi by the action Of the commander Of
British battleship in placing his vessel across
the suez Canal and hosting signal Of distress
thus delaying the Russians two days
HOSTILITY TO BRITAIN STRONG.
The Anti-British feeling here is bitter. It being
asserted that the japanese attack on Port Ar
thur was launched from wei-Hai-WeL until re-
Gently British naval base on the northern
coast OF the shan-Tung Peninsula
Ambassador Mccormick is busy taking over
the affairs OF the japanese Legation.
In spite OF the state OF public feeling there has
been no attempt TO modest n Kurino the re-
firing japanese Minister here. or his stan. The
authorities are according NJ Kurino special po-
lice protection He has had no communication
with the Foreign once since the delivery Of the
last japanese note. and has made his farewell
calls. he VIII leave St Petersburg quietly to-
night
General Dragomirov arrived in ST. Petersburg
to-day. He is one OF Russia's greatest fighters.
and may be appointed commander in chief. as
Gene al Kuropatkin. the War Minister. probably
cannot be spared
There was great enthusiasm at the Naval
Academy this afternoon. when the Gar per
sonally advanced the senior class to the rank Of
officers. His majesty. who wore an sdnirals
uniform. in addressing the cadets. said:
You are aware. gentlemen that two DAYS ego
declared upon us. The insolent Toe
came By night and attacked OUT stronghold ana
feet Russia now needs her navy as well as her
the rank Of mi6shpmen. I am confident that
Ike your revered predecessors. AdTnirals Chicha-
gof Isazaref. Nakhinof. Karnilof and lstomin.
YOU Will work for the welfare and glory OF our
beloved fatherlsnd. and devote all your energies
70 the feet over which files the flag q St An
drew.
After his najesty's departure the newly pro
NOTED officers hired sleighs and drove up and
down the quay fronting the Winter Palace. clad
In their black Naval Academy TUNES. unmindful
OF the bitter cold and shouting wild hurrahs.
Grave visaEed generals. carried away by emo
ton. ssluted the youngsters. whose only regret
was that their service uniforms were not ready.
30 as 70 permit OF their departure for the Far
East to-day.
Prices on the Bourse rallied slightly.