The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-27
SAYS He WAS ATTACKED

leaving the palace of the military gov
ernor of Vigo yesterday, the dispatch
adds. an old man stepped forward and
/ kissed the admirals hand. The adj
nniral responded by kissing the old
mans forehead. The crowd which
witnessed the incident loudly applaud
ed and the admiral appeared to be
much affected by the popular ovation.
The mayor of Vigo addressed the
admiral in the name of the city and
! the nation, wishing glory to Emperor
| Nicholas and prosperity to Russia.
| France VIII Keep Out.
| London, Oct GA very definite
| impression prevails in diplomatic cir
| Giles here that France has given both
| Russian and Great Britain explicitly to
understand that she will not be in
hostilities.
Under Sailing Orders.
Gibraltar. Oct H--The battleships Vic
torious, Illustrious and Majestic Cfiagship
are under orders to SAN on the morning
is to shadow the Russian Baltic squad
ron which is expected to go by way of
Baltic squadron cruisers and torpedo
boats are expected to pass through the
The Whole Of the estbraltar tornef1o f,otiiia
has been commissioned.
Germany Hasn't Been Sounded.
Berlin, Oct. 27.-Russia has not yet
SOUNDED Germany IN regard 10 unlock
ing the Dardenelles by international
consent so that the Black sea fleet may
issue forth. The foreign office in max
ing this reply to the Associated Press
inquiry says it is not aware of such
intention on the part of Russia, though
of course it does not know whether
representations have been made to
other governments. The foreign office,
in advance of such request, has moth
ing further to say on the subject
The sylvia Is Safe.
London, Oct. 27.-The Sylvia was re- |
ported at the Orkneys today in good /
condition. thus completely contradict |
ing the report that she had been lost |
during the night of october q.
Squadrons Ordered to Unite.
Fiume. Hungary, Oct. 27.-The divis- |
ion of the British Mediterranean squad /
ron now here has received urgent or
the division anchored at Pola, Austria, |
and to continue thir voyage east |
ward.
Russians Repulsed.
Mukden, Manchuria, Oct. 27.-There !
was an artillery fight on the night of
October &c, on the north shore of the /
Shakhe river, directly south of Muk-
den. The cannonading, which was
slams attacking the Japanese unsuc-
The fighting, it is believed
will continue up to the walls of Muk-
den.
strictly Neutral.
Brest, France, Oct. 27.-The Russian |
chored in the roadstead awaiting or
ders. Her commander has been strict
ly forbidden to communicate with shore
or receive visits.
Business Depressed.
Berlin Oct. 27.-Business on the bourse |
today was depressed owing to the Anglo
Cabinet Co1ruciI Imminent
London, Oct. H.-An the cabinet minis
ters have been instructed to hold them
ell should be necessary This led to a re-
port that council had been summoned
md, naturally, Increased the popular ex-
element as it was interpreted tndi-
sation that the government was about to
been definitely fixed, but one will undoubt-
sdly he held before the government takes
action of an Importantly decisive eharac- {
Ambassador Benckendorff was early
istir this morning and after dealing with
louse to see the foreign secretary, Lans-
iowne While he was still there the !
hus confirming the prevalent belief that I
france IS doing her utmost to promote l
satisfactory settlement. 4
The conference of three diplomats last :
ID nearly an hour. Premier Balfour, who :
pent the night as the guest of Lord SAL !
eturned to the foreign office at noon. 1t c
now considered certain that the pre- Q
loon tomorrow, prior to his departure for J
where there is reason to +
tance of any settlement arrived at with l
3ussias or, in the absence of a settle |
to be taRen By the Brnh 81
nent 4
Channel Fleet Ready. q
Gibraltar. Oct. 27.-The ships of the chan c
oal and replenished their ammunition 8
nd other stores and will be ready for sea
hannibal and the cruiser Doris are .Yatch- =
ng the straits closely. There is great ac- :,
working night and day The admiralty 2
valuable here. a
Rojestvensky Sends Regrets. v
St. Petersburg. Oct. 27.-In concluding a
Is telegram explaining the North sea in a
ident, Admiral Rojestvensky expressed in f
f the whole squadron for the fishermen +
Tho had suffered and for the families of n
elesraphed from Vigo direct to the en- .
error, who receiv ed it last night. 1t was G
y Foreign Minister Lamsdorn himself Il
There is reason to believe that the Brit& o
81 emhassey was also acquainted with
uthorities some time ago of the arrival -
I ana subsequent mysterious disappear :,
nee from Hull of 20 Japanese. mention of .
Ober 25 h
1t is pointed out that the original YER in
ion of the incident as recited by the cap r
ain of the trawler MouImein comedies ;,
iitn Rojestvensky's The captain said
nat while the squadron was passing he :,
uddenly noticed two torpedo boats which q
pproached so near that he thought they CT
attended bombarding him, when they t.
neered off. heading back from the squad W
on- Almost Immediately after the squad ST
pm opened fire. According to one account a.
Rojestvensky's report it specifically =,
-ates that there were no torpedo boats ~
aired. If this be true the statement of ri
le captain of the Moulmein would COM d.
etely corroborate RojestvensHy.
In view of the entirely new complexion |
laced upon the incident by Rojestvens-
report it is readily conceivable that
ussia may make representations to q
reat Britain and that the xuhnIa co,,rsa =