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here that a clash is likely with both Rus
slams and Gernans'
FIRST LAND FIGHT.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 20-A dispatch
from Port Arthur today says the hrse
land encounter occurred yesterday =,
picket OF Cossacks attacked small
detachment OF japanese troops on GO
The Cossacks captured some Japanese
prisoners. on whom they found maps ana
papers u,.h,,, ha,waer
gagement As not anticipated Immediately.
OFF PORT ARTHUR.
A special Port Arthur dispa tch says the
Japanese feet was observed REP; 70
northern Corea say the Coreans are snow
ing a decidedly friendly attitude 10 the
The Nanchurfan railroad is conveying
troops without difficulty to the various
points of concentration ,.,.,., -,
rates. since the outbreak Of hostills,
have been displaying such activity ia
eastern Asiauc waters as TO almost par-
alyze the oasting trade.
LAKE BAIKAL DISASTER.
virb reference 10 the sensational sto-
ries OF a disaster 20 Russian troops AZ
Lake Baikal. II is explained that me
Baika;l ine anrins waT the Night Of Feb IS
by an avalanche of snow. which fell from
a neigh boring mountain.
A train n&Nln& troops Oh OOhiN N"9hca
into the obstruction, the locomotive was
derailed and in the succeeding five cars
one soldier was killed five were severely
injured and II were slightly hurt
Traffic was expected 10 be resumed the
following day. Further advices from
Port Arthur today say that all the
women and children and most OF the
male civilians have left that place and
that practically only the garrison re-
mains.
POLITICAL SUSPECTS.
According 20 the terms of an imperial
order just issued political suspects under
police surveillance are permitted to enter
the army I'm the field as privates after
which the minister OF the interior and
the minister of Justice can order the with
drawal OF police supervision over such
persons.
MORE VESSELS FOR RUSSIA.
Another decree appoints a special COM
mission under the presidency of heridi-
tary Grand Duke Michael Aexandrovitch.
brother OF the czar. to arrange for the
speedy construction OF submarine boats.
cruisers and other YES cls, TO meet the
expense OF which a patlc subscription
has been started by the press
l.. s. MARINES FOR THE FAR EAST
San Francisco. Feb. 20 The six hundred
marines, who II Is expected, have been
ordered TO the Asatic station. will embark
on the transport Buford at this port.
Ii IL not known as yet whether the ma
rines will be transferred 10 the warships
OF the Asiatic squadron at Nagasaki or
Manila.
In less than a week the Portland (Ore) |
Japanese have raised over $4,000 TO send |
TO their country.
ADHERE TO PRINCIPLES
Berlin. Feb. 20.--The foreign office seven |
days ago instructed the German ambas-
sador at ST. Petersburg and the minister
of Germany at Toxic to communicate TO
the governments 10 which they are ac-
credited Germany's adherence 20 the prin-
ciples contained In Secretary Hays note
on the neutrality of China.
Both powers gave a general assurance
that those principles were acceptable TO
them.
WAVE OF PATRIOTISM.
ST. Petersburg. Feb 2o.--rhe wave OF
patriotism sweeping over the empire
seems TO be swamping racial feeling,
even the wild tribes OF the Caucuses, the
dscontented Firms and sullen Poles for
getting their grievances and coming for
ward to volunteer their services TO the
common fatherland.
TO THE FRONT.
An instance Of devotion among the
Cars Hebrew subjects afforded by the
act or AS Jewish doctors i'm giving up
their practices TO go 10 the front. Before
leaving they attended service held in
synagogue here. Rabbi Drabkin made a
fervid address TO large congregation.
which included Baron Ginsenberg and
other Jewish notables.
He said: "Our fatherland is passing
through difficult epoch. The moment has
come when YOU. my brothers must show
the whole world that you are not un-
worthy sons OF your country and that al
though standing apart before the altar or
religion YOU are united with other citi-
zens before the altar OF patriotism and
are ready with all the Cars faithful
leagues to sacrifice yourselves for the
fatherland. Remember that Russia is
strong not only I'm arms but In Gods
blessing"
After the service the congregation sang
the national hymn and cheered.
THE CZARINA INTERESTED.
The czarina, who continues TO take
great personal interest ia the work OF
providing for the sick and wounded OF
the war, presided today at a special meet
ing OF the Ladies' Patriotic society. whilr
was attended by, several grand duchesses
and others Of the highest ladies I'm the
land. and presided at a service held at
the winter palace. at which the girls OF
the imperial schools acted as choristerS.
izing the services until sparingly offered
by the girlhood and womanhood OF Russia
for the relief of the wounded the czar-
ina proposed 10 temporarily suspend the
studies IN the girls schools I'm order that
the girls might be able to devote the
school hours TO sewing.
The suggestion was applauded. but 20
definite action was taken. Her majesty
who Is an expert necdlewomau. has done
much To- encourage sewing among Rus
stan society women.
PRECEDING THE RUPTURE
ST. Petersburg. Feb, 2o-A Russian ac-
count OF the events Immediately preced
ing the rupture with Japan Is published
IN the Official Messenger today. with the
''object OF recufying certain statements
from Japanese sources"
In this account IL Is stated that on re-
ceipt OF the last japanese proposals. Jan.
is, the government Immediately proceed
ed 10 examine the japanese proposal. and
on Jan. % NJ. kurino. the japanese min
lister. was Informed IN reply 20 his in
auiry that the czar had entrusted the
proposals TO n special conference. the
members OF which would meet Jan. d.
and that his maiesty's decision would
probably not be given before Feb. ?.
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