Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-28
SITUATION BRIGHTER.
Attempts to Settle Difficulty Between
England and Russia by Diplomacy.

England and Russia by Diplomacy.
London, Oct. 2S.-The meeting of
the Cabinet which was called to con-
slider the questions in dispute between
England and Russia, growing out OF the
firing upon the British fishing feet by
vessels comprising the Russian Baltic
squadron, was held today. While no
official announcement Of the result OF
the deliberations has as yet been given
out, the presumption is, judging from
the light-hearted manner the ministers
left the Foreign Office at the conclusion
of the conference, a peaceable solution
of the matter has been reached. Every
member of the Cabinet was present, at
the meeting. Long before noon, the
hour set Tor the meeting, an enormous
crowd gathered in Downing street, in
the vicinity of the Foreign Office, and
the police bad difficulty in keeping the
street open to traffic. Later, the crowd
was swelled TO such pro portions that
the police were compelled to drive them
into Whitehall, so that the entrance oil
the ministers would not be interiered
with. The crowd however, was good
natured, and made no demonstration OF
auy kind.
London, Oct. 2S.-At the Russian
Embassy here the following statement
was issued today: "We are in constant
communication with the British govern.
ment, and, as a result of these communi-
cations, the embassy hopes there will be
a speedy and satisfactory settlement.
The whole aspect of the situation has de-
cidely improved"
Loudoa, Oct. 2S.-Thers is an absence
of official news this morning regarding
the situation created by the Russian Bal
tic feet firing on British fishermen, but
the atmosphere is rapidly clearing and
it is believed that Lord Lansdowne, Sec
rotary of State for Foreign Affairs, will
be able to announce at the meeting OF
the Cabinet today that settlement OF
the difficulty is in sight.
The Times, the Standard and other
newspapers. which are the most liable OF
government inspiration, have moderated
their tone regarding the stand to he
maictained by Great Britain. The French
government has made energetic repre-
sentations to Great Britain that ii Eng
laud humila.es Russia too far, she eau
not count upon the sympathy of France.
Germany has also placed at Lord Lans-
downe's disposal quantity OF circum-
stantial reports with reference to the
presence of the japanese in European
waters, which Admiral Rojestvensky,
the commander of the Baltic fleet, also
received and which accounts for his
nervousness when he sighted the fishing
feet.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 2S.-There is no
change in the situation here regarding
the dispute with Great Britain. All the
officials fully credit the version of the
firing on the British fishing vessels,
sent by Admiral Rojestv eusky, and
everything awaits the Cars action.
Madrid, Oct. 2S--. A telegram received
here from Vigo, Spain, states that the
Eussian Baltic feet, which arrived there
yesterday, departed today for the far
East.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 2S.-A protest
has been received from the Swedish gov
eminent regarding the firing upon the
steamer Aldebaran by Russian cruiser
on last Friday night.
Halifax, N. S., Oct. 2S.-Tbere was
great activity at the dock yard here last
night Orders were received to prepare
the ships of the North American squad
ron for sea.
London, Oct. 2S.-A dispatch 10 the
Central News from St. Petersburg states
that England has proposed to submit the
dispute between Russia and that country
to a court of arbitration, in accordance
with the stipulations of the Hague con-
ference.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg to
news agency says that Russian minister
for Foreign Affairs. Count Lamsdorf,
has notified the British Ambassador,
Sir Charles Hardinge, that Russia
consents to an immediate inquiry at
Vigo, Spain, regarding the firing on
British fishermen by the Russian Baltic
squadron. The St. Petersburg cores
pendent of the Exchange Telegraph
Company says that Russia has agreed to
an investigation to be held at Vigo,
where the vessels of the Baltic fleet will
remain until the conclusion of the iu-
quiry. A period of twenty days has
been allowed for the investigation.
The Reuter- Telegram Company states
that England's demands upon Russia in'
clude notice that unless satisfaction is
given concerning the punishment of the
officers of the Baltic feet who fired on
the British fishermen, the vessels of the
Baltic fleet will not be allowed to proceed
beyond Tangier.
King Edward attended the races at
Newmarket this afternoon This fact is
taken as another indication that the
issue between Russia and England will
be amicably adjusted.
London, Oct. 2S.-rhe announce
meut is made through "a Russian semi
official channel that the possibility of an
Anglo Russian rupture may be regarded
as finally dissipated The main terms
of settlement and the chief points at
issue are being adjusted to the satisfac-
ton of both sides. There are one or two
minor matters of detail in the represen-
tations made by the British government
still in controversial stage.
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