Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-26
WANTS THE BLACK SEA FLEET.
Russia Sounding the Powers as to Pass
ing the Dardanelles.

LONDON, October 2G.-The Associated
Press learns that while there is no founda-
tion for the rumor which recently emanat-
ed from Constantinople that the Russian
government Is approaching the sultan with
the view of obtaining his consent to the
passing Of the Black sea fleet through the
Ddrdaneles, Russia is actually taking
Steps TO sound the other continental gov
ernments as to whether any objections will
be raised by them in that event.
French Regard Situation Not Serious
PARIS. October 20. 2:2O p.m.-The for
eign office here Is kept constantly advised
of the developments In the Anglo-Rus-
sian incident and it's influences are being
informally exerted to calm the agitation
and prevent the affair from drifting into
a serious international aspect. Thus far
the situation has not been considered susti-
GENTLY grave to warrant Foreign Min
lister Delcasse to adopt formal steps to-
ward reconciliation. as the advices con-
tinue To show that Russia is taking the
initiative in the direction of making suit
able amends
Rojestvensky May Be Recalled
Special Dispatch The Evening Star
NEW YORK, October pa cablegram
from London says: The Central News has
received from st. Petersburg an improba BILE
report which it. however. claims from high
authority that Admiral Rojestvensky will
be recalled. Admiral Chokouine replacing
him. RoJestvensky. 1t is said will be APP
pointed minister OF marine. Admiral Avel-
tan. present minister, becoming councillor
OF state.
Ambassador Hardinge has sent another
note to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff ex-
pressing his opinion that the measures re-
ported to have been taken by the Rus
sian admiralty to communicate with Ad-
mral Rojestvensky were entirely made
Quate.
AT the foreign office the fullest confidence
is expressed in amicable settlement of the
incident.
Passed Disabled Russian Warship.
LONDON, October 26.-The trawler Prin-
cess Victoria arrived at Aberdeen today.
She reports passing a disabled Russian
warship during the night of October Do
about forty miles from the place the Hull
trawlers were fired upon. The warship
early Saturday morning was burning two
red lights. The Princess Victoria. think
ing the warship required assistance, steam
ed c,Ose to her and hailed her. but though
the trawler remained near the ship for
three-quarterS of an hour no answer was
given.
Denounced by Tokyo Paper.
TOKYO. October 26-The Nichi Nichi. in
commenting upon the sinking of the traw
Ter Crane in the North sea by the Russian
second Pacific squadron. says that the ac-
ton is beyond the capacity OF comprehen-
sion Of the ordinary sane mind
The vessels attacked" the paper con-
tinues. were harmless fishing boats be-
longing to o neutral power and to indulge
In such fragrant violation of international
usage IS only possible with one holding
nothing in common with civilized people.
The act is too fragrant To be explained
as a mistake. and doubtless the govern
ment of the injured people will take due
action against Russia"
The Nich Nichi then goes on to recite
other illegal acts of Russia against neu-
trails. IL pronounces this the crowning act
OF an already well known humanity, and
declares that the Russians Completely lack
a sense OF humanity, an attribute of en-
iightened minds"