Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-22

the ministry of marine to send him officers
who are not too young and admirals who
are not too old, of whom he already has too
many. The viceroy has issued proclama-
lions to the Chinese throughout Manchuria
seeking to enlist their sympathy in behalf
of Russia and their assistance in maintain
them Japan's treacherous methods in be-
ginning the war.
Threat Against India.
A Port Arthur dispatch received at 81.
Petersburg reports the Russian cruiser
Novik had been repaired and had left her
dock
The Standards I<ieff correspondent hears
that the Caucasus and Turkestan armies
are to be modified. He adds that the ru
NOR is not confirmed officially, but says if
it is true 1t can only be interpreted as "a
yelled threat against India in certain emer-
gences.
The correspondent at Tienstin of the
Standard reports an attack by 800 Chinese
"brigands'' on the Russian posts at Foo
chow probably an attempt to wreck the
railway.
China May Disregard Neutrality.
A cablegram from Berlin last night says:
The Chinese minister here. with an os-
tentation that has been entirely foreign to
him, has proclaimed that China's neutrai
ty is only temporary; that no one, even the
astutest diplomats, can tell what change a
day will bring forth in China's attitude.
Says the Chinese minister in published in
terview: 'It should never be forgotten
that the war will be fought out in Mar
churia, on Chinese territory, and that tll..
excitement of the Chinese people will in
crease as the war progresses. Naturally,
therefore. the Chinese government may be
expected on any one day to decide that
its continued neutrality is neither possible
nor desirable. Thirty thousand well-diilled
Chinese troops are already stationed in the
province of Chilli ready at moments no.
tce from Peking to enter Manchuria. Our
nation admires the Japanese and sympa-
thizes decidedly with their efforts"
Riotous Mob in Prague.
A cablegram from Vienna last night says
The police with difficulty today prevented
an attack on the United States consulate
at Prague by mob of several thousand
Czechs who We're loudly cheering for Rus
STA and the car. The mob's enmity was
directed against the consulate by yelis.
Down with the United States, the friend
of Japan"' The pro-Russian demonstra-
ton began when the Czech mayor of
Prague and the city councillors attended
services in the Russian church TO invoke
the divine blessing on the Russia arms.
CZechs by the thousand gathered outside
the church acclaiming Russia and her en-
peror. Some persons ventured TO dissent
from the prevailing sentiments, fights be-
gan and the police had to make number
of arrests TO quell the disorders
Attack U. s. Consulate.
After the services in church. the mob start
ed on the rampage and attacked German
stduents clubhouse. The police in greater
force scattered the noisy crowd and made
more arrests. The RussophiIe demonstra-
ton was renewed before the Russian con-
sulate and then the mob proceeded 10 the
United States consulate.
According to the newspaper, Poiitische
Correspondent, the sultan highly disap-
proves the pleasure shown in Constantipo-
pie over Japan's successes. The sultan
has issued strict orders from the palace
that the Turkish press must maintain an
impartial reserve. The Servian press and
people applaud the intention Of Prince Ar
sene karageorgevitch, King Peters brother
to take part in the war as a Russian officer