Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-19
japanese Capture Steamers
that Were Chartered
by the Russians.
Three Russian Cruisers Sunk-About
900 of the Variag's Crew Lost
Their Lives When the Ves-
sci Was Destroyed
japanese or
Chemulpo.

the Japanese minister here, has re-
ceived dispatch from Toxic an
nouncing that on February IL two
Japanese merchant steamers, the
Nakanoura Maru and Aensho Maru,
while on their way from Sakata to
Otaru Ton the island of Hokkaido)
were surrounded and shelled by four
Russian warships, presumably the
Nladivostock squadron, off the coast
of Herunschi.
The Nakanoura Maru was sunk, but
the Zensho Maru escaped and arrived
safely at Fumuyama Gsland of Hok-
kaido).
New York, Feb. IA careful
study of the reports that have reach
ed American and Europe from the
east indicate that but two actual con-
fiicts of any moment have so far oc-
Cured. These are the Japanese naval
attack on Port Arthur on Monday
night and Tuesday morning and the
affair at Chemulpo on Monday and
Tuesday. The various reports of
other engagements are considered
echoes of these two fights.
About 200 of the Varig's crew lost
their lives when the vessel was de-
stroyed by the Japanese off Chemul-
po, according to a World dispatch
from Toxic. The crew of the Rus
sian cruiser numbered $40. Many lost
their lives under fire, but large
number drowned in attempting to
escape.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 13.-A report
has been received from Niceroy Alex
Jeff saying that the Russian torpedo
transport Yenisei has been blown up
as the result of accidentally striking
a mine at Port Arthur. The Yenisei
sank and Capt. Stepanoff, three Off
GERS and 81 men were lost.
Toxic, Feb. 13.-Nice Admiral To-
go's official report OF the attack of
the japanese fleet at Port Arthur has
reached Toxic. The report briefly
and modestly recounts the Japanese
victory. Admiral Togo left the battle
ground not knowing the full extent
of the damage his torpedo shells had
inflicted, but he was evidently conf
dent that the Russians had suffered
heavily. He reports that four Japan
ese sailors were killed and 81 wound
ed.
Washington. Feb. 15.-Japan will
appeal to the United States to prevail
on the Russian government to re-
lease the 100 Japanese subjects re-
ported detained at Port Arthur. Mr..
Takahira, the Japanese minister, it
is expected will present the appeal to
Secretary Hay today.
In cablegram received from Toxic
yesterday the minister was inform
ed that according to news brought
to Che Foo by a British steamer from
Port Arthur 100 japanese refugees
had been taken from the steamer by
the Russian authorities just before
the vessel sailed, in spite of the pro-
test of the Japanese.
Having agreed to look out for
Japanese citizens in Russian terri
tory during the war, this government
will instruct Mr.. Mccormick, the
American ambassador at st. Peters
burg, to inquire of the Russian gov
ernment on the subject, as to the
Japanese in question.
Although Russia's answer to Secre-
tary Hays note asking her to respect
the neutrality of Chlnu and localiZe
hostilities as much rs possible has
not yet been received, the state de-
| partment knows indirectly from Lon
don and Paris that Russia will reply
| favorably. 1t then will remain for
the powers to fix the scope of their
note and to draft n more definite
proposition for acceptance by the
two comba tants.
Satisfaction is expressed in admin
istration circles that Great Britain
as well as Russia has decided to waive
objection to the note
Seoul, Feb. 15.-An mails are sus-
pended. Korean malcontents are
plundering the country widespread
The reported landing of the Japan
ese is false.
Yokohama, Feb. 15.-The four Rus.
sian cruisers which sunk the ArouI
Maru had first appeared in the
',sugaru strait on the 11th escorting
transport from Vladivostok.
All traffic between Hakodate and
Aomori has been suspended owing to
Russian raiders. Great indignat ation is
felt here over the sinking of a com
mercial steamer, and it is believed
that it is a violation of the interna
tional law of war.
Nagasaki, Feb. 15.-SiX Norwegian
steamers chartered by Russian
naval contractor, have been captured
The vessels are the Lena, Activ, Sen
tbs, Sirrsdal Argo and Hermes
They carried coal cargoes. The Her
mis- arrived here Sunday under con
voy of a cruiser. 1t is rumored tha'
1,s00 Japanese soldiers have beer
killed, presumably by the sinking o.
transport. Disturbances are re
ported proceeding in Seoul.
Che Foo, Feb. 15.-Passengers who
have arrived at Port Arthur say tn,
A Wreck Reported.
New London, Conn.,, Feb. 49,