New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
RUSSIANS IN JAPAN SEA.
YZaaiCostot Ships Still Cruising of
Coast.

Toxic. Feb Is-The Russian vladivostolx
squadron is stin in sight. cruising IN the Sea OF
Japan
A report 10 the effect that Matsuvs-na. on the
INLAND Sea. had been bornbarded by the RussiaA
squadron is untrue.
There Is no fear Of the RUssia-ls intercepting
the Kasaga and The Niasin. or affecting a tunc-
;ion with the Port Arthur squadron. The Rus
SLAMS possess no naval bases except those al
Port Arthur and Vladtvostok. and the latter
may freeze up and bar the retreat OF the squad
ron.
Despite Russian assurances minimizing the
damage sustained by Admiral Togos attack last
Tuesday ~ Port Arthur, the japanese are Ger
tain that the Port Arthur feet was severely
crippled. Admiral Toeo's feet was not severely
damaged. and was capable oc nrhung another
latde Immediately aftervard. Tho battleship
Tut was the most seriously damaged. with
o-awa's FOR repairs from the japanese feet viii
no. materially reduce its HghtinE strength
Lieutenant Commander Yamanaya, a gallant
Erd promising officer. was the most prominent o;
fhose killed on the japanese side at Port Arthur.
The 6afe or the forward movement Of the main
t0dy ~ the japanese Army has not been dis
closed but win probably be deferred until arter
tHs completion % naval operations. The pub
l'ation 90 the numbers a. soldiers al the points
az mobilization IS stiu forbidden. The rnobfli-
zatlor is going quickly and without confs-
son. The stan shows n remarkable mastery OF
Details The main railways are cancelling or
curtal..ng schedules and devoting every energy
% facilitating the movement OF troore The re-
serves are assembling and occupying the Es-Tf-
tons vacated by She regulars with the precision
field
e-oscrpuons have heen opened for The first
-'1'''vo yen war bonds The subscrfrtions
VII close March 10 81 .s sr.i.f,,s..s .,,+ 49,.
WIZ ne oVersubscrlbcd many times. The
S preparing for a louE va~ and seems
% sustaining herself financially FOR two
.''s- Sne possesses vast military and naval
-- excellent home credit Her soldiers
S '.e ready 20 give thei- services free
= nsressalv
AID FROM AMERICA To pE r,z-,-r ,>-r-7,
NJ, -'kaaira. ne Japanese Minister AZ
.s'oh. has officially advised his govern
,,-- .e s receiving numerous offers OF
'liltas 10 the war fund from
cans and -eguests Instructions as 10 the
80 ~ the government IN the matter II is
eo probable that Japan viii refuse 70
KRIS Irofered aid. while stating thar rhe
'ineni 's deeply gratihed AT this and other
S''s of American sympathy
'''1et VIII consider the question ana
iaiy :. Instruct Minister Takahira shortly.
-''S applications for permission 20 enlist IN the
'lt-ese army and navy are coming from varI-
-s parts ~ the world Some OF those anxious
"e-. Tor Japan have applied personally to
- lh'.i,a-y authorities here. Among this num-
turkish officer. al ~ these npplica-
nav" been politely bat firmly refused. No
'is VIII be allowed 10 take part in the
''"Ft "r naval operations OF Japan except as
Spectators
Ai meeting ~ the bankers. newspaper pro
lHeiors and Commercial men held in Toxic to-
o'- " was resolved 20 support the government.
respective of party lines SO rs 20 prevent do
iAestic affairs from cistracting the nation from
tne prosecution OF the wsr. Those present al