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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
MERCHANT VESSEL WAS
SUNK WITHOUT MERCY.
The japanese Account of the Attack
by Russians.

The japanese Account of the Attack
by Russians.
Toxic, Feb. 12.-Japan is deeply stir
red and bitterly resentful over the
sinking of the merchant vessel Zen
sho by four Russian cruisers, which
yesterday attacked the Zensho and her
companion, the Naganoura, while they
were on their way from Sakata to
Otaru, on the Island of Hakkaido. The
attack of the Russians is declared to
be wanton crime, unjustified under
any circumstances, even assuming that
the Zensho disregarded signals, which
is denied.
The Foreign Office has issued the
following statement regarding the
sinking of the Zensho:
1.-TWO Japanese merchant vessels, the
Zensho and the Naganoura, tonnage
ITO and 700, respectively, while sail
ing from Sakata for Otaru, were sud-
denly attacked by four Russian cruis-
ers from Vladivostok on Feb. II, while
ten miles off Jensangta. Fire was
opened without any order being given
the vessels to surrender The Maya
noura succeeded in escaping. The other
vessel was surrounded by the cruisers
and sunk. All on board were either
killed or drowned"
1t is said the Japanese government
is planning reprisals. Several Russian
ships, which have been detained in or
der to prevent reports of the move
ments of the Japanese from reaching
the enemy, will now, it is said, be sent
to the prize courts, and in all proba
bility will be confiscated.
The presence of Russian squadrons in
northern japanese waters centers all
interest there. The country is isolated
and it is difficult to obtain satisfactory
reports from there. If the Russian
fleet from Vladivostok should attempt
to effect d junction with the Port Ar
thur fleet the Japanese will endeavor
to block the way and force an engage
ment.
The japanese government has decid-
ed to accept the parole of France for
the Russian prisoners captured at
Chemulpo at the time of the sinking
of the Variag and Kolfetz, provided
they be sent to Shanghai. Russia en-
cages not to let them come north of
Shanghai until the end of the war.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
ATTACK EXPECTED.

Ing Tsu, Manchuria, Feb. II (Thurs-
day).-The Japanese consul at New
Chwang left here to-day, transferring
the affairs of his consulate to the
American consul.
The whole of the Kwang- Tung coast
is in total darkness at night, in prep
aration for a torpedo and military at
tack. Viceroy Alexieff has issued a
warning to all shipping to beware Of
the coast, and has forbidden naviga-
ton of the bays at night.
The rumors that the japanese had
landed troops at Pigeon Bay or else
where on Liza Tung peninsula are I'M
founded.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
RUSSIAN WIRES ARE
FORBIDDEN NEWSPAPERS.
Correspondent Tells of the COndi-
ton of Russian Ships.

ton of Russian Ships.
Paris, Feb. 15.-The Journals Yang
Chau correspondent, under date of
Feb. II. says
Russian wires being absolutely for
hidden, 1 am obliged to leave Port
Arthur
Mondays surprise was absolute.
The squadron anchored, only one YES
sci using a searchlight. When firing
began the officials and several naval
officers thought that only maneuvers
were intended, as the japanese had
Rugged the coast with lights yelled.
1.-THE Czarevitch, Retvizan and Pal
lada were not destroyed, and the first
is floating in port with repairable
breaches. Complete repairs will be
difficult at Port Arthur, but the YES
sells are utilizable in the roadstead.
All three took part in the second en-
gagement The Retvizan was still
stranded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
OBITUARY.


Mr.. Charles T. Pritchard of Bluff
tom 5. c., died yesterday morning at
the home of Mrs. L. S. Pritchard, No.
223 Henry street, east, after an ill
ness of several months. He suffered
from complication of. diseases and
came to Savannah from Bluffton for
treatment.
Mr.. Pritchard was 40 years of age
and prominent rice planter. He was
a son of DR.. Paul Prtchard of Pritch-
ardville, S. c. Besides a widow, Mr..
Pritchard leaves three sons and
daughter, and a brother, Mr.. William
r. Pritchard, of Savannah. Funeral
services viii be held at the Henry
street address at $3.50 o'clock. At II
o'clock the remains will be taken by
boat to Button, where the interment
will take place Mr.. Pritchard's fam
lily was with him when ne died.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Going to Guantanamo, Also,

Washington, Feb. 14.-Naval officials
say that while the Prairie, with the $50
marines from Colon aboard will touch
al San Domingo, that the real destina-
ton of the vessel is the naval sta
ton at Guantanamo. The purpose of
taking the men there, they say, is to
give them a change of climate and
surroundings. After they have been at
Guantanamo for a while probably they
will be sent back to the isthmus, if
the United States continue to keep up
their present marine force there. and
others will be given an opportunity to
go to Guantanamo.
Officials also say that it is not the
intention of the United States to in
crease their marine landing force in
San Domingo waters, that there is al
ready an adequate number of men on
hoard the ships now in those waters
if any are needed for landing purposes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
JAPANESE EXPECT TO
DOMINATE THE SEA.
They Are Not Concerned over the
Naval situation.


Toxic, Feb. 1.-THE Vladivostok
squadron has not been reported to-day.
1t is unknown whether the squadron
returned to Vladivostok or effected a
passage into the Pacific. An unverified
report says a foreign warship was
seen off Maizura naval station. The
Japanese are not specially concerned
over the naval situation, as they feel
confident that they will soon dominate
the sea.
There is no fear of the Russians in
tercepting the Kasaga and the Niasin
or effecting a junction with the Port
Arthur squadron. The Russians pos
sess no naval bases except those at
Port Arthur and Nladivostok, and the
latter may freeze up and bar the re-
treat of the squadron.
Despite Russian assurances mnimiz-
ing the damage sustained by Admiral
Togo's attack last Tuesday at Port
Arthur, the Japanese are certain that
the Port Arthur fleet was severely
crippled. Admiral Togo's fleet was not
severely damaged and was capable of
fighting another battle Immediately
afterward. The batteship Fiji was
the most seriously damaged. With
drawals for repairs from the Japan
est fleet will not materially reduce
its fighting strength.
Lieutenant Commander Yammanya,
a gallant and promising officer, was
the most prominent of those killed
on the japanese side at Port Arthur.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
DID THEY TORPEDO
RUSSIAN CRUISER?
Confirmation of the Report Has Not
Been Received

Confirmation of the Report Has Not
Been Received.
London, Feb. 15.-There were a num-
Der of belated kilograms reaching Lon
don from the Far East last night, but
they added little or nothing to what is
already known regarding the situation
there. The mystery surrounding the
fate of the Vladivostok squadron is still
unsolved.
The Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph
and other papers publish dispatches
from Toxic, Nagasaki and Shanghai re-
porting the destruction of three Rus
sian cruisers by mines or torpedoes in
the Tsuguru strait off Aomori, Japan.
The Daily Mail, which at first described
the news as official, in later telegram
says the report still lacks absolute con-
firmation. In the absence of confirma-
ton, the reports are not generally cred
tied
A statement that China will maintain
neutrality is published in Pekin.
1t is reported from Tien Tsin that all
foreigners and civilians have been or
dered to leave Port Arthur. 1t is also
reported that the Siberian Railroad has
been wrecked in six places, covering a
distance of seventy miles.
The correspondent at Tien Tsin of
the Standard, cabling under date of
Feb. IL, says the British, American,
French, German and Italian ministers
have Jointly notified the Russia,, apd
japanese authorities that no hostilities
will be allowed in Chinese soil other
than in Manchuria.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
INDIGNANT BECAUSE
STEAMER WAS SUNK.

Yokohama, Feb. 14.--The -Four Rus
sian cruisers which sank the Arour
Maru had first appeared in the Tsu-
garu strait on the 18th, escorting a
transport from Vladivostok. Another
steamer, the Sensho Maru, also met
the Russian cruisers, but escaped from
them.
All traffic between Hakodate and
Aomori has been suspended, owing to
Russian raiders. Great indignation is
felt here over the sinking of a COM
mercial steamer, and it is believed
that it is a violation of international
law of warfare.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
walter G. Cleary, wnycross.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. 14.-Walter c..
Clearly S6 years old, died in Waycross
this afternoon at 1 o'clock after a
long illness. He formerly resided in
Savannah and was member of Con-
cord Lodge, I. o. o. f. Mr.. C1eary
was pump inspector for the Atlantic
Coast Line for a long time. He is
survived by his wife in this city, and
his father, Mr.. John L. Cleary of
Stllmore. The remains will be in
tered at High Bluff Church, near
Schlatterville, tomorrow,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
GENERAL LILEVITCH
IN SUPREME COMMAND.

Continued from First Page.
ration of materials for the Red Cross
society with just as great heartiness as
the Russian government engaged in the
same work. Various committees and
sewing circles which had been already
organized, effected a general organiza-
ton to-day at meeting held in the
Anglo-American Church, presided over
by the new pastor, Rev. Andrew Rit-
chic.
These women realize that both armies
engaged in the conflict will make large
demands on humanitarianism, irrespec-
tive of race, and they have decided to
assist the sufferers they can most cas-
lily reach, namely, the Russian
wounded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Lyman D. Brewster, Danhurx. Conn.

Danbury, Conn, Feb. 14.-Judge Ly-
man Denison Brewster, a jurist of ma
tional reputation, was found dead at
his home in this city to-day
He was a charter member of the
American Bar Association. From 1890
until the beginning of the present
year, he was chairman of the Com
mittee on Uniform State Laws. The
uniform divorce law. which. it is ex-
pected, will be adopted by nearly ev-
cry state in the Union, was drafted by
Judge Brewster.
He was associated with Joseph H.
Choate, now United States ambassador
to England, in breaking the will of the
late Samuel J. Tilden.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
RUSSIANS ARRIVED
AT YALU HEADWATERS.

Seoul, Feb. 14.-The japanese minis
ter has advised the Emperor OF Corea
to arrest vi Yong TX, who has been
a practical dictator, and who was
very friendly to Russia until there
was danger of Japanese predomi-
nance.
Two thousand Russians have arrived
at Kapsad at the headwaters of the
Yalu river.
The Japanese are constructing a tel
egraph line from Seoul.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
RUSSIANS TO BE NURSED
BY THE JAPANESE.

London, Feb. 14.-The Japanese le-
CATION here has been informed that
thirty-four of the Russians wounded
in the fight between the japanese and
Russian fleets at Chemulpo will be
placed in the hospital of the Japanese
Nursing Home. where they will be
treated by competent Japanese doc
torc
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
SAY SHE WAS LEAVING
WITHOUT CLEARING.

Che Foo, Feb. 14.-The Russians
have explained their reasons for firing
on the British steamer Flu Ping, in
which three of the Chinese crew were
wounded. They assert that the yes
sci was leaving port without clearing.
The British steamer Wenchow is be-
ing held by the Russians for refusing
to deliver japanese passengers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
GIaas WorI.ern to Meet.

Muneie, Ind, Feb. 14.--About sixty
mildoW-glass blowers, representing as
many glass declarations of the gas belt,
met eet to-day and perfected arrangements
aCr a convention of the glass workers
gl the gas belt, to be held in Muncie
+ eo' 2, % and 20. At this convention
az attempt viii be made to settle ques-
uohs which have been the cause of
great difficulty to the glass trade in
5enefaL Unlike other meetings held
IN Muneie, this one win have the same
gTLect as national convention. John
!, n,illips' president OF the Window-g glass
workers of America, will be here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

Mrs. Elesse Bevill King died
shortly after midnight Saturday night
at No. 9O1 Montgomery street after an
illness of five months. She is survived
by an infant daughter, father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bevi&le,
ana two brothers and four sisters. The
deceased was a member of Grace
Methodist Church. The funeral will
be conducted at $3.50 this afternoon by
ReV. Mr.. Morgan. The interment will
pc IN Laurel Grove CemeterY.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
FOR SHOWING CHART
TO THE JAPANESE
Captain of a Norwegian Collier Has
Been Imprisoned.

Che Foo, Feb. 14.-Capt. Gunderson
of the Norwegian collier Bygdo has
been imprisoned at Port Arthur for
four days for having in his possession
a chart of the Singvautau coaling sta
ton, west of Port Arthur, and show
ing the chart to the Japanese. The
Japanese were arrested with him, but
their whereabouts are not known.
1t is also reported that a corre-
spondent has been arrested in attempt
ing to send news by the steamer Che
Foo, sailing for Port Arthur.
The captain was allowed to leave on
his promise to say nothing about the
unconfrmed report that fifty-one Rus
sian sailors had been killed in the en-
gagement Tuesday
One refugee says he saw seven bodies
landed from a disabled cruiser which
was in bad position, with heavy
list, bow down.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
BARON De ROSEN LEAVES
THE JAPANESE CAPITAL.
Japanese Troops Served as the Rus
sian Minister'S Escort.


Toxic, Thursday, Feb. 11.-Baron De-
Rosen, the Russian minister. withdrew
from the capital at o'clock tonight.
Lines of mounted and unmounted po-
lice guarded and kept clear the streets
from the legation to the Shinbashi
station, where the minister entrained.
The crowds were not difficult to
handle, but were good naturally in
tent on celebrating the successes of
their navy.
The diplomatic staffs and many
friends, both Japanese and foreign, as
sembled at the station, and babe Baron
De Rosen farewell with a ceremony
somewhat mournful. The police guard
ed the train and accompanied the
Russian minister and party to Yol1o-
hama, where they embarked on the
French steamer Yarra. which is to
sail at o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Augustus Monroe.

Mr.. Augustus Monroe. aged "A years,
died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock
from pneumonia, after an illness of
only week. He was a guard at the
County Farm. The deceased was a
member of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics. A young bride
survives him. The funeral will be
conducted from the home of Mrs.
Shuman, at Forty-second and Barn
ard streets, by Rev. Edenfield at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
GRIscOM IN CONFERENCE.
He and the Japanese Foreign Min
lister Discuss the Situation.

Toxic, Saturday Feb. 1S.-United
States Minister Griscom called on the
Foreign Minister last night and an
extended conference was held, the ma
ture of which has not been disclosed.
1t is thought it related to the effort Of
the powers TO obtain the attitude Of
Japan toward preserving the entity Of
China AS proposed by Secretary Hay
The situation in the north Of China Is
exceedingly delicate. The Japanese
have legation guards at Pekin and 40
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
was the VIadivostok Squadron.

London, Feb. 15.-Under date of Feb.
Il. the Times Toxic correspondent says
that the Russian Vladivostok squadron,
consisting of the cruisers Gromoboi,
Rossia Rurik and Bogatyr. accompa-
MED by transport, passed Tsuguru
strait Feb. II, steering westward, but
that the destination of the squadron
is unknown.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

Tien Tsin in close proximity to the
guards of the Russian legation, and
there is danger of a conflict.
1t is also feared that if the north
of China is included in the sphere of
operations it will be impossible to
prevent disorder and uprisings as
blind for attacks on all foreigners.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
KOREAN MALC0NTENTS
PLUNDERING WIDELY.

Seoul, Feb. 14.-All malls are sus-
plundering the country widespread.
The reported landing of the Japanese
is false.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
ELEVEN WERE DAMAGED
by the Fire of the Japanese Fleet
at Port Arthur.

Che Foo, Feb. 15.-1t is stated that
eleven Russian ships were damaged in
the recent engagement at Port Arthur.
The whole fleet has moved into the
inner harbor. Torpedo boats remain
outside on scouting duty.
Five extra big guns have been mount
ed on the forts, and they are firing at
every object suspected of being part
of the enemy's fleet.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
JAPANESE OCCUPY
A RUSSIAN STATION.

London, Feb. 15.-The Times Wei
Hai-Wei correspondent says that on
the morning of Feb. 10 the Japanese
occupied Ching Haia-Wen, a Russian
coaling station close to Masampho.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
RUSSlA'S BALTIC FLEET.
Warships Probably in the Division
Ordered East

The Baltic fleet consists of the five
crack battleships of Russia, just com
pleted, registering each 1856 tons, and
of the Nicholas 1 and Alexander II,
older and less formidable. Four ar
mored cruisers and Tour protected
cruisers will also be included in the
list. The four protected cruisers are of
very recent construction.
, A
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
VIOLA ALLEN SUFFERS
FROM MAST0IDlTIS.
Actress Had IA Very Important Oper-
alton Performed.


New York, Feb. 14.-Viola Allen,
at the Knickerbocker Theater was
brought to a temporary close last
night on account of her illness. under
went an operation for mastoiditis at
the Eye and Ear Hospital to-day. The
surgeon who performed the operation
ing from mastoiditis in it's most adj
vanced form.
Had Miss Allen delayed in having
this operation twenty-four hours" he
said, after it was over. "she could not
have lived. 1t will take several days
to tell what the outcome will be-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
ARRIVED WITH WOUNDED.

Nagasaki, Feb. 1.-THE Japanese
steamer Jenkai Maru has arrived at
Sasebo, with seven officers and TWEEN
ty-three men who were wounded in
the engagement at Chemulpo.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
MARRIAGES POOR BOILERS
WERE HER UND0ING.

Paris, Feb. 14.-An authentic report
says that the reason the Variag was
not able to escape was owing to the
poor condition of her boilers, which
rendered her unable to steam at
greater speed than eleven knots.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Frnpce Declares Neutrality,

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE French govern
ment has declared it's neutrality In
connection with the war between Rus
STA and Japan
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Report of the Landing.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graphs Shanghai correspondent, under
date of Feb. ~, says it is reported
that the Japanese have ombarded Dali
ny and landed marines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Mrs. Margaret II. wade.

Mrs. Margaret H. Wade died at her
residence. No. 1870 CASTOR street, east,
Yesterday morning in her SOth year
aer funeral viii take place from the
residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
CHINESE REGULARS
ORDERED UPON SERVICE.

Tien Tsin. Saturday. Feb. 1S.-Ten
thousand Chinese regulars have been
ordered to leave Pao Ting Flu for service
on the Chi Ii Manchurian border.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

The dispatch from Shanghai Feb. 0
said that it was creditably reported
that the Mongolia had been captured
by the japanese off the Shan Tung Pc
ninSula.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
THROWN INTO PRISON.
Alleged Treatment of Japanese in
Port Arthur.

Che Foo. Saturday. Feb. 19.-There
are 400 Japanese still in Port Arthur,
it is said, and there is some uneasiness
concerning their safety. Refugees, who
have arrived here assert that they were
thrown into prison and that their
money and clothing was taken.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
HEAVY FIRING HEARD.

Che Foo, Feb. IA steamer arriv-
ing here from Port Arthur reports
that heavy firing was heard in the
straits of Pc Chi Ii at midnight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Mongolia Arrives Safely.

Shanghai, Feb. 1.-THE Russian
mail steamer Mongolia, which sailed
from Shanghai Feb. Z, has arrived safe
ly at Dalny.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
9. G. HnYHvnrd. Sam Frnnciaco.

?, san Francisco, Feb 14-Calvin c.
hayward, the millionaire mining man,
VINO was stricken with paralysis sew
7I'I weeks ago, died to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Arrived with no News.

Che Foo. Feb. 12.-None of the
steamers that have left Dalnv have
heard anything of the japanese fleet
or army.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

Shanghai Feb. IA private tele-
gram received here says that Viceroy
Alexien has gone TO Hardin, Manchu-
ria
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

IN, New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 14.-Prof
SSnafles Emerson Beecher, Phi. D., pro-
lessor e of phalelontology and curator
Vi 9 Peabody Museum, at Yale, died to-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

Prof Longhair-"It has been DEM
onstrated beyond question that this
continent is sinking" Miss De Style
"Oh, well, we've got a yacht. New
York Weekly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
CHINESE COURT WILL
STICK TO THE CAPITAL.

Pekin, Feb. 14.-An imperial edict
declares that the court has no inten-
ton of leaving the capital
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
Innnne.e Enter senn1.

Seoul, Tuesday, Feb. 9.-One thou
sand japanese trOorS entered Seoul to-
day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
JAPANESE FLEET
CAPTURED THREE SHIPS.

Seoul, Tuesday, Feb. 9.-Ths Japa-
nese fleet which entered Chemulpo
last night, escorting transports, cap
tured one Russian volunteer warship
- L. ..a............ L.. -. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15
DIFFERENCE IN TIME.

The differences in time between
Savannah and the scene of war in
the Far East is about thirteen and
half hours. The following table
shows the time at different points
in the Orient when it was IL o'clock
(noonl Feb Ii. at Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-15

Noon at Port Arthur to-day corre-
spends to 1890 o'clock last night in
Savannah.
The day begins at Port Arthur hr
20 m. so 8. before it does at Sa-
Vannah.