The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-26
OFFICERSsWILLB BE
SEVERELY PUNISHED
Busy Scenes 1naugurated in
Diplomatic Circles-I11 View
Of Russia's Disposition to
Make Reparation, People
Of Great Britain Are
Conservative.

nv Associated Press,

sr.
LONDON, Oct. 25.-The& inevitable de-.
lays OF diplomatic procedure appear to
retard complete and satisfactory set
3tlement OF the acute differences between
Great Britain and Russia arising from
the deplorable North Sea affair. King
Edward has received from Emperor Mich
olos himself cablegrnm expressing the
deepest regret and a practical acknoRl-
cdgement that Great Britain's pre-emp-
tory note Will meet with reply conced-
ing every demand for an apology for the
act OF the Russian against the Brush
flag. compensation for sufferers and puA-
lishment OF the officers responsible for
what Is everywhere conceded to have
been gigantic blunder and the Russian
ambassador to the court OF st. James has.
expressed to : oreign Minister Lansdowne
his sorrow and sympathy.
Had Allaying Effect.
These developments which came late
In the day, have allayed to some extent
the deep resentment in the public mind,
and the admiralty tonight gave evidence
OF its s&appreciation OF the necessity OF
proving that It is prepared actively to.
support the position OF the people OF
Great Britain and fulfill the expectations
OF the world. when It Issued the follow
Ing statement: {t
.on receipt, on October 24th. Of the
news OF the North Sea ira gedy. preliml-
nary orders for mutual support and CO.
operation were Issued as a measure OF
preca aution from the admiralty to the
channel, Mediterranean and home fleets"
Conference Held.
The day has been one OF the busiest in
In, 1irln In
The Russian ambassad or, who only
reached London shortly before midnight
Monday was an early caller at I1ansdowne
House and had a long interview with
Lord Iansdowne, after which the for
eign minister drove to Downing Street
and conferred with Premier BalfourS and
others. and for the rest OF the day was
occupied with a mass OF matters pertain
Ing to the affair. Almost momentarilyi
the public expected some definite an
nouncement OF an official nature. but late
this evening the foreign office announced
that no further statement woald be issued
Tonight It is understood that this Is
because 1t is considered that 1t would be
unwise, In the present state Of public
feeling. to make any intermediate pro-
sclamations concerning diplomatic proceed
Ings In view OF Great Britain's announce
ment to Russia that the matter would
not brook delay. 5, ii
Must Take Time.
Count Benkendorff. the Russian am
bassador, was occupied until late to-
night at the embassy with mass OF
cipher dispatches andSit was announced
at the embassy that It would be physical
~ impossible to prepare q formal reply
In such short time.
While Great Britain is stirred to It's
depths there has not been the slightest
evidence OF a repetition of the rowdy-l
ism Of last night which is condemned on
all sides The suggestion that Ambas-
sador Benkendo1f's visit to Lansdowne#
House instead Of Downing Street was due
( to fears Of mob violence. Is indignantly
denied at the foreign Office and at the
embassy. In fact. there was not the
slightest sign OF any gathering OF a hos
tile crowd at the foreign office, although
the police precautions were most thor
ough. Count Benkendorff himself dis
cussed the incident Of last night rs trl-
vial and did not appear to consider It
worth notice. Popular appreciation OF
tho situation however. was evidenced
when King Edward appeared in public
today. He was greeted with more ian
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