Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-27
BULLETIN.

London Oct. 7.-Renkendorff paid
another visit to Landsdowne, at 8
J this afternoon, presumably to discuss
Rojestvinsky's report. This has caus-
ed considerable bewilderment here,
since, while the statement that two
torpedo boats We're among the fishing
fleet is generally secuted, there is be-
ginning to be evidence of some dispo-
sitfon to believe in the possibility that
there is another side to the fishermen's s
story.
London, Oct. 27.-The Associated
Press understands a. new phase is
introduced into the situation by Ro-
1estvensky's report was almost the ex-
elusive subject of discussion at two
conferences between Benckendorff and
Larldsdowne today. In consequence
the question of punishment is heidaia
abe vance. The general situation had
improved TO some extent this evening
and 1T IS considered not improbable.
the whole matter may be submitted TO
arh itration.
London, Oct. 27.-Up to this hour
there is no sign Of an end to the dead
lock- over the question Of punishment
of the Russian officers responsible
for the North Sea tragedy, so the As
sociated Press understands. AS re-
cards the British demand for their
punishment being an infringement Of
Russia's sovereignty and rights, Am
bassador Beckendorff, In his Interview
witch Lord Lansdowne today maintain
ed that such punishment must be TAX
en- on the spontaneous initiative of the
emperor's government and that de-
mand from foreign power that Rus
STA shall punish her officers can not
be entertained without having before
1t statement of facts, as presented by
its own officers Benckendorff also
pointed out the emperor's telegram
was regarded by all Russians less as
q personal communication to King Ed
Ward than as an expression of senti-
ment OF the whole Russian nation.
There is no Indication Of Lansdowne
withdrawing his demand. Though the
dispute has not yet reached the ulti-
atum stage, 1t is likely to do SO #
today passes without some recognition
of punishment in principle by the en-
peror's government.
Russias failure to comply with the
British demand in this respect creates
gloomier feelings in diplomatic circles
which shared with Lansdowne yester-
day the impression that Russia would
eventually agree to this point. Dur
ing the conference between Bencken-
dorff and Lansdowne the French am
bassador called, thus confirming the
prevalent belief that France is doing
her utmost to promote satisfactory
settlement. All cabinet ministers have
been instructed to hold themselves in
readiness in case cabinet council
should be necessary.
A definite impression prevails in
diplomatic circles that France has Civ
en- both Russia and Great Britain ex-
plicfty to understand that she will not
be involved should the disputants re-
sort to alostilities.
Those best informed still believe,
however, that pacific termination will
be secured. Baron Hayashi, japanese
minister, said today: Il still do not
think there will be war between Rus
sia and Great Britain, but the for
mer's continued delay to grant the de-
mand for punishment brings war more
and more within the range of pcssi-
bility. The ideas Of japanese torpedo
boats being in North Sea is not only
anfounded, but absolutely ridiculous"
SAYS HE WAS ATTACKED.
Russian AdmiraPs Report Causes
sensation-May Protest to England.
St Petersburg, Oct. 27.-vice Ad-