Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-27
WERE RUSSIANS ATTACKED?
Continued from Psse ONE
ing before ii a statement Of facts as
presented by its own officers.

ing before it a statement OF facts as
presented by its own officers.
Note Was From the Nation.
Benckendorff also pointed out that
the emperor's telegram is regarded by
all Russians less as q personal com
municarion 10 King Edward than as
an expression of the sentiment of the
whole Russian nation. There is no in
.dicatiOn of Lansdowne Withdrawing his
demand. Though the dispute has not
yet reached the ultimatum stage Il is
likely 10 do so if today passes without
some recognition of punishment in
principle by the emperOr's government
Way BE Another side to Ia.
London. Oct. 27.-BenckendOTff paid
another visit 10 LansdOwne at >
O'Clock this afternoon presumably to
discuss Rojestveusky's report. This
has caused considerable bewilderment
here since. while the statement that
two torpedo boats were among the
fishing fleet is generally secuted. there
is the beginning 10 be evidence Of
some disposition TO believe in the pos
sibility that there is another side to
the fishermen's story.
May submit tn Arbitrntion.
London. Oct 27.-The Associated
Press understands the new phase in
trOduced into the situation by ROjest-
venskys report was almost the eX-
elusive subject OF discussion at two
conferences between Benckendorff and
Lansdowne today. In consequence the
question of punishment is held in
allegiance. The general situation has
improved 70 some extent This even
ing il is considered not improbable the
whole matter may be submitted to ar
bitratiOn.
Thirteen Vessels Chartered.
Copenhagen. Oct. 27.-The AssOcia
ted Press learns the Danish ministry
Of marine was informed several ships
chartered by the Japanese were at
Hull and intended TO attack the Rus
sian squadron in the North sea. The
Russians were informed of this.
The Danish ministry was officially
informed that Is vessels had been
chartered by the Japanese TO attack
the Russian squadron.
No Time Limit Set.
London. Oct. 21-While no time
limit for the receipt of Russia's reply
has been fixed it is generally under
stood today the route of the Russian
squadron past Gibraltar will be barred
by the channel squadron commanded
by Vice Admiral Beresford.
At > O'Clock this afternoon Lans-
downe expressed the belief that
peaceful settlement would be arrived
at.
Gloomy Feeling PerNade~.
Russia's continued failure to COM
Iply with the British demand in this
respect creates glOomier feelings in
diplomatic circles. which is shared
with LansdOwne Yesterday the i'm
preston was Russia would eventually
agree TO this point. During the con
ference between Benckendorff and
I.ansdOwnc the French ambassador
called, thus confirming the prevalent
| belief that France is doing her utmost
to promote a satisfactory settlement
All the cabinet minister's have been
| instructed to hold themselves in read
! mess in case a cabinet council should
| be necessary.
Attacked by Eight Torpedo Boats.
Nigo. Spain. Oct 27-Prince Kere-
! tell. an officer Of the battIeship En-
peror Alexander III. gives the follow
| ing explanation of the North sea Incl
! dent:
The transport Anatcl. which was
steaming ahead of the squadron, was
suddenly surrounded by eight torpedo
/ boats and requested assistance. where
upon the battleship division advanced
| and signaIed to the unknown vessels
10 leave or disclose their nationality
The vessels refused to obey and ad-
Others Fired First.
! Suddenly a cannon shot was heard
/ from an unknown vessel. Then the
| admiral formed in battle line and re
/ piled to the fire. afterwards continuing
his voyage"
Prince Keretelli added that the Rus
| SLAMS feared the strange torpedo boats
were Japanese, as the admiral was
aware that the Japanese had purchas-
| ell such boats in England.
increases Popular Anger.
/ London. Oct. 81 The explain
alton Of the attack upon the
fishing boats in newspaper dis
patches from Vigo. where Vice Admir-
/ al Rojestvensky and other Russian
officers are quoted as saying that they
/ thought they we're being attacked by
/ Japanese torpedo boats. that their sig
mails We're disregarded. and that they
We're actually fired upon is received in
| London as incredible and has served
I only to increase popular anger.
Hold IL Rather Lightly.
/ st. Petersburg, Oct. $50 far as pub
/ lie opinion can be said 10 exist at all
/ here il is unfavorable TO the British
/ demands There are abundant EXPIRES
sioEs of sympathy for the victims. a
/ readiness TO subscribe TO the relief
/ fund which a newspaper has started.
/ but the idea of anything more being
+ necessary is beyond Russian concep-
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