Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-26
Nicholas Sends GREETINGS
to King Edward.
Precautions to Guard Russian
Ambassador at London.
Indignation in England Over Fleets
Action.

London, oct. 25.-The inevitable de-
lays OF diplomatic procedure appear to
retard complete and satisfactory set
Element OF the acute difficulties be-
tween Great Britain and Russia, ariS-
ing from the deplOrable North sea uf-
fair. King Edward has received from
Emperor Nicholas, himself, cable
gram expressing the deepest regret and
a practical acknowledgement that
Great BIitain's preemptory note will
meet with a reply, conceding every de-
mand for apology for the act of ag
gressiOn against the British flag. COM
pensalion for sufferers and punishment
of the officers responsible for what is
everywhere conceded to have been a
gigantic blunder and the Russian am
bassadOr to the court of St. James has
| expressed to Foreign Minister Lans-
downe his sorrow and sympathy.
These developments which came late
in the day have allayed to some extent
the deep resentment in the jublic mind
and the admiralty, tonight. gave evil
dence Of its appreciation of the neces-
sity of proving that it is prepared ac-
lively to support the position of the
people Of Great Britain and fulfil the
expectations of the world, when it is
sued the following statement:
''On receipt. Oct. "a. Of the news Of
the North sea tragedy. preliminary or
ders for mutual support and co-Opera-
ton We're issued as n measure of pre-
caution from the admiralty to the
channel, Mediterranean and home
fleets.
The day has been one of the busiest
in recent years in diplomatic circles
here. The Russian ambassador who
only reached London shortly before
| midnight, Monday. was an early caller
at LanSdowne house and had Il long
interview with Lord Lansdowne, after
which the foreign minister drove to
Downing street. and conferred with
Premier Balfour and others. and for
the rest of the day was occupied with
Il mass Of matter pertaining to the az
fair.
Almost mOmentarily the public ex-
pected some definite announcement or
an official nature, but late this even-
ing the foreign office announced tina,
no further statement would be issued,
tonight. 1t is understood that this is
because it is considered that il would
be unwise. in the present state of pub
lie feeling. to make an intermediate
proclamation concerning diplomatic
proceedings. III view of Great Britain's
announcement to Russia that the mat.
te. would not brook delay.
Count BenkendOrff the Russian am
bassador was occupied until late. to-
night. at the embassy. with a mass or
cipher dispatches. and il WAS an
nounced at tie embasS that il would
be physically impossible to prepare a
formal reply in such 4 short time.
While Great Britain is stirred to its
depths there has not been the slightest
evidence OF repetition of the rOwdy- |
ism of last night, which is condemned |
on all sides. The suggestions that Am
bassadOr Benkendorff's visit to Lans-
downe house instead of to Downing
street, was due to fears of mob vio-
lence, is Indignantly denied at the
foreign Office and ut the embassy. In
fact there was not the slightest sign |
Of any gathering OF a hostile crowd
ut the foreign office. although the po-
lice preca utions We're most thorough.
Count Benkendorff, himself, referred
to the incident of last night as trivial
and did not appear 10 consider it worth
notice. Popular appreciation Of the sit
uatiOn. however. was evidenced when
King Edward appeared in public today.
He was greeted with more than usual
enthusiasm. on account Of the decided
tone Of his telegram to the mayor OF
Hull on Monday.
The speeches of members of the cab
met ana of the House Of Commons,
today, in different parts of the coun-
try, voice the sentiment of Great Bri-
tain and the spirit III which the ut
terances were met show that party diff
ferences have been laid aside and that
the country Is soidly behind the gov
eminent. Lord Lansdowne at the Pill
grimes banquet, tonight. denounced
the Dogger Bank affair in the most
outspokcn terms yet heard from
member of the cabinet as an ''ineX-
cusable outrage" and terrible blum
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