The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
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''Russia is making desperate efforts
through The various embassies TO have
the powers intervene. Russia now IN
willing 10 concede everything, but the
offer comes too late"
Baron Hayashi added IA learn on good
authority that the reply Russia intended
60 send merely reiterated all the cardinal
points TO which Japan had consistently
objected"
n CONDENSATION IN PARIS.
Paris. Feb. 9.-The news OF the first
Japanese attack with torpedo boats on
|fhe Russian feet of Port Arthur created
Transformation here.
+ The officials OF the foreign office were
|Among the first TO receive the informa-
|slon, and their sdvices were similar 10
hose of the ST. Petersburg Official Ga
petite. showing that two Russian battle
|fhips and one cruiser were damaged ana
|hlso showing that four torpedo boats
made the attack.
An Official Of the foreign office said; III
| Is profoundly 60 be regretted that such
|hecisive step has been taken. as IL ter
inmates the efforts the powers might
made
4 Information has been received here
Zhow,ny that the British government Will
ssue a proclamation OF neutrality within
II, few DAYS, perhaps Immediately. and
Ehat France will take the same course
within a day or two.
JAPANESE LEAVING PORT ARTHUR
che Foo. Feb. 9-The Japanese resi-
[bents are leaving Port Arthur. on Mon
tsiay a steamer took 100 and proceeded 10
[Dalny, thence to Japan Others are going
| 10 China. Admiral Alexieff tried TO re-
sstrre them and promised protection to
| heir families. Russian officers and for
IN merchants are leaving here In fear
hat the Chinese will rise.
War correspondents Will use dispatch
boats
Foreign officers. who have been refused
PERMISSION TO accompany the fleet proba-
Iply will accompany the army.
RUSSIAN ENTHUSIASTIC.
81 thank you sincerely and cordially for
,our loyal sentiments with which am
convinced all true Russians are now i'm
X Xbued A" is a message which the Car tele-
IRA phed TO the Provincial council OF the
Government OF Yaroslave, Capital of the
Government OF the same name. l1S miles
rom Moscow IA response 10 resolution
Expressing enthusiasm at the rupture OF
elatiOnS with Japan. Ine express tThll
between Irkutzk Siberia, and Manchuria
las been suspended.
IMPERIAL BALL POSTPONED
The imperial ball which was to have
cen held this evening has been cancelled.
t o'clock this afternoon the imperial
ourt and all functionaries will attend n
olemn te deum 20 pray for victory for
he Russian arms.
cATrSE, OF THE WAR
St Petersburg. Feb "a lengthy Off
lal communication issued late today
ives the Russian account Of the nego-
fations which led TO the rupture:
Last year says this foreign office
ote "the Toxic cabinet under the preteXt
Z establishing the balance OF power and
more settled order of things on the
hore OF the Pacific. submitted To the i'm
erial government n proposal for a revi-
ion OF the existing treaties with Korea.
RUSSIA CONSENTED.
Russia consented and viceroy Alexieff
Tas charged TO draw up a project for a
ew understanding with Japan In CO.
peration with the Russian minister at
oklo. woo was entrusted with the ne
citations with tho japanese govern
ient.
Although the exchange ~ views with
he Toxic cabinet on this subject were of
friendly character. japan social circles
nd the local and foreign press attempt
u In every way TO produce warlike