Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-26

by the Retzivan, which was lying in the
channel and which opened fire immedi-
ately. At the same time the guns of
the forts on the Tiger peninsula. Golden
Hill and Electric Cliff were turned upon
the enemy and a furious cannonade en-
sued, lasting until 5 in the morning. Then
the fire slackened and became desultory
The Japanese had failed to effect an en-
trance. Japanese ships sunk numbered
four. Two of them are still burning. The
cruisers Bayan and Novik pursued the
Japanese torpedo boat notilla. 1t is said
that one of the torpedo boats was sunk
At about Q a. NJ. Feb "a. a squadron of
considerable size approached Port Arthur
and the Bayan and Novik were ordered
to face the japanese ships. which did not
open fire, however. and afterwards steam
ed away in the direction of Port Dalny
The cruiser Pallada has entered the dock
here.
St. Petersburg. Feb. 25.-The irriga-
ton against the United States on ac-
count of the supposed unfriendly att
tude OF that country towards Russia.
which was slightly noticeable through
out the negotiations seems to have be-
come daily more pronounced, and since
the Vicksburg incident at Chemulpo
(whcn the commander Of this Amcri
can gunboat is said to have refused to
unite with the commanders of other
foreign warships at ChemulpO to pro-
test against the Japanese firing on the
Russian warships Variag and Korietz
and the fact that the Vicksburg did
fnk hnorI nf tha
Russian ships) American business men
here are really alarmed concerning the
possible effect upon American trade.
Within the last few days orders for
American goods have been counter
manded. the only explanation given be-
ing that the prospective purchasers
did not desire to buy American goods
under the present circumstances.
United States Consul General Watts
has been appealed to i'm the case of an
American firm which had a large con-
tract for school supplies. the contract
having been pcremptorially cancelled.
Orders for the importation Of a big
consignment of wood pulp have also
been countermanded. the intending
purchaser saying i'm his letter that he
could not be expected to do business
with America after the Vicksburg in
cident. Mr. Watts has felt it to be his
duty to write to the state department,
pointingsout the state of public feeling
and the great prospective damage to
American trade unless measures We're
taken to allay the irritation. Ameti
cans here believe that an official ex-
PLANTATION Of the Vicksburg incident
would be uppportune and have an ex-
cellent effect.
The government officially has not
taken notice of the incident, being
without direct official advices from the
Far East on the subject. In govern
ment circles however. it is seen plain
~ that Russian susceptibilities have
been wounded and the fear is express
ed that should Washington now dis
regard Russia and procure exequaturs
for the newly appointed American con-
sui at Mukden and Antung from Pekin
and attempt to send these officials to
their posts. Il really unpleasant incl
dent might be created.
Russia does not want to be placed in
the position of refusing to allow these
men to enter upon their duties. but.
with state Of war existing and COM
merce at a standstill. military Consid-
erations are paramount and Russia
might consider herself warranted in
interpreting such course on the part
Of the United States to be political
rather than commercial. The refusal
Of Russia to allow Mr.. Morgan. the
newly appointed American consul at
Port Dalpy. to 60 to his post at pres
ent. is based solely on the military sit
uation which may compal all foreign
ers to leave Port Dalny.
The sincere hope is expressed that
the United States will not embarrass
Russia further by pressing the ques-
ton of consular representation at this
time.
St. Petersburg. Feb. 25.-Count Ben
ckenderff. Russian ambassador to
Great Britain. who returned here IL few
days ago from London. had an aud
fence Of the Gar. today. which lasted
for one hour.
Yin Row. Feb. 25-Natives reports
that the Japanese have landed at
Possjet Bay. and subsequently under
took operations against Hunchun and
towards kirin. have received qualified
confirmation from English missionary
refugees who have arrived at New
Chwang.
These people say the Russo Chinese
bank have removed from Kirin to
Kwang Ckeng 81. where commercial
interests are seeking safety and de.
: fence.
The reported advance has produced
Consideration among the European ci.