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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

cleverest of the many startling diplo-
matte moves that have been MADE IN
connection with the whole eastern
question. The effect is to place Japan
on a high moral plane. for 1t Is UNDER
stood here that this treaty is an an
nouncement to that world that even II
she prevails in her struggle with Rus
STA, involving military occupation OF
Corea. Japan will take no advantage
of that fact. but will maintain the In
dependence of the Hermit Kingdom.
On the other hand the Russian note
complaining of the violation OF Corean
neutrality by Japan is believed here
to be intended to pave the way for
future heavy reclamations. indeed. in
volving the seizure of Corea and its
annexation for violation of neutrality
in the event that Russia triumphs in
the present struggle.
Contrasting the two positions, an
officer here pointed out that the atti-
tude of Japan toward COrea was very
similar to that of the United states to
Cuba when the republic occupied the
island with its military offices only to
withdraw them and free Cuba after it
had rid her of Spanish control.
No details of the new Japanese
Corea treaty have been announced at
that state department which confines
itself for the present to the brief an
nOuncement of the concerned. 1t is
known, however, that COrea in return
gives Japanese extensive rights and
the officials here regard the negotia-
ton of the treaty as DEGRADATION by
Japan of her protectOrate over the
Hermit Kingdom and a move which
has long been expected. 1t is supposed
that Japan is given the right to fOrtify
COrea in any way she wishes and prac-
tically assume control of all COrea's
defenceS. This declaration of pro-
tectorate of Corea by Japan of course
removes COrea from the rank of neu
trail powers, and makes the Hermit
Kingdom as legitimate a field for mil
itary operations as Japan itself.
Although Count Cassini had not re-
ceivcd formal news of the treaties con-
cerned, he was Informed of it by Mr..
Hay. The ambassador was not sur
prised in view of his recent advlces
from NJ. Pavloff. the Russian minister
at Seoul, who was aware Of Japan's
efforts in this direction. Russia, it is
ton for the independence of COrea and
will refuse to recognize Japan's right
to establish prOtectorate as provided
for III the treaty. The Russian am
bassadOr in his conversation with the
secretary pointed out that Japan's de-
claration had come too late to be OBJ
served by Russia as the st. Peters,
burg government already had announc-
ed that Japan's conduct in Corea had
been such that it would be impossible
for Russia further to regard as valid
any orders or declarations issued by
Corea.
NJ. Takahira, the Japanese minister.
declared that the information given
him by newspaper men was the first
he had received. The minister said he
was not aware of any such treaty and
minated that perhaps reference was
had to an old treaty between Japan
and Corea. Secretary Hay as soon as
he saw him placed the substnce Of Mr..
Aliens cablegram at his disposal and
will inform the minister of any fur
Their details on the subject which the
department may receive.
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AVOID NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS.
That Seems to Be Russia's Plan in the
Far East.

London, Feb. 24.-There is every in
has decided to give up to Japan the
control of the sea in the Far East, and
to avoid naval engagements in the flu
ture. The strong Russian squadron
which before the outbreak of the war
sailed from the Mediterranean for the
Far East is now on its way to Cron-
stadt, after remaining at anchor for
several days at Jubitil, French SOmali-
land. This squadron is under the COM
mand of Admiral Wirenius, whose flag
ship is the battleship Aslayba. 1t is
now proceeding northward in the Red
sea, as are also the transports Orel and
Smolensk. which have turned back af-
ter gong through the Suez canal on
their way to the Far East. Two Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers remain at
Jibutil, but they have been dismantled
and the French government has prom
Used Japan that they shall be detained
until after the close of the war.
Russian and Japanese diplomatic au-
thorities express the belief that there
will be but little fighting for month
or six weeks to come. Russia has evil
dently decided on THIS as necessary
policy, owing to her unpreparedness for
war. In answer to an offer by the
French Red Cross Society to send re-
lief Immediately to Manchuria, NJ. Mel
idoff, the Russian ambassador at Paris.
replied that land operations will not
commence for some weeks and that re-
lief measures are not now necessary.
This is taken as an indication that
Russia wishes to avoid further conflict
until the concentration of troops in
Manchuria has been completed.
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RUSSIANS LIBERAL.
Making Contributions to Aid Cause of
War.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 24.-The railway
between Samara and Ziatoust. in
European Russia and the Siberian
lines, with all the territory appropri-
ated by the government for the pur-
poses of these railways nave been
placed under martial law, in order to
insure the regular running Of military
tarns. The full powers of a command
er of an army in the field have been
conferred on the commanders Of the
forces at Kazan and in the Siberian
military districts in whose charge
these railways have been placed.
There is an inccsasnt influx of sub
scriptions of money and contributions
of jewelry and other articles towards
the fund being raised to strengthen
the navy and aid the families of the
victims of the war. People of all rei-
gions. Jews, Catholics. Lutherans, and
Mohammedans. are vieing with one
another and the members of the OrthO-
dox church in the display of patriot
ism, while the peasants and workmen
are contributing as freely in proper
ton to their means as the mobiles and
officials.
Several hundred Turcomans have
applied to the encouragement of
Turkestan to be sent to the fighting
line.
The reports of Russophile demon
STATIONS in France, Italy and the Slav
countries are eagerly welcomed and the
occurrences are regarded by the Rus
sian press as symptoms of eventual new
grouping of the powers whereby, ac-
cortiins to the Novoe Vremya the des-
TIMES of Egypt, South Africa and At
OH n nj an NAV he affected
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ABOLITION OF CENSORSHIP.
Outcome of Interview Between Associ-
ated Press and Gar.

London, Feb. 24.-Reuters Telegram
Co. has given out an explanation of
how the abolition of the censorship in
Russia was brought about, as follows:
The abolition of the censorship of
news kilograms sent abroad from Rus
sin is understood to be the direct out
come of an interview which Melville
f. Stone, general manager of The As
ISOLATED Press, had with the Car at
st. Petersburg. Mr.. Stone urged upon
His Majesty the wisdom of abolishing
the censorship, and as a result of the
manner in which the matter was repre-
scented to him, the Car called upon M.
Won Plehwe, minister of the interior,
for report on the subject. This re-
port having been made the Car gave
an order that the censorship should
cease.
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DR.. AMADoR's RESPONSE.
President Of Panama Republic Makes
Proper Reply.

Washington. Feb. 24.-Dr. Amador,
the president of the republic of Pana-
ma. has replied as follows to the cable
gram sent to him, yesterday, by M
Bunau-Varilla. the minister at Wash
ington informing him Of the ratifica-
ton Of the Panama canal treaty:
Il beg you to convey to the noble
American government and to the great
and generous American people the ex-
preston of our sentiment Of deep graf
itude in the name Of the government
and of the people of our new born re-
public.
1.-The inestimable services rendered
by you to this nation will live always
in the hearts of it's citizens and will
last even longer than the bronze of the
statue Of the great Frenchman at the
erection Of which you contributed so
generously"
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War Notes.

A dispatch to the Paris Figaro from
ST. Petersburg says Gen. Kuropatkin
has advanced his departure and will
leave for the Far East, tor borrow. The
Corean minister at st. Petersburg, the
correspondent continues, has subscrib-
ed $25 for the Russian fleet.
The navy department at Washing
ton has received the following cable
gram from Commander Marsh. the
American naval atache at Toxic dated
Wednesday,: THE foreign naval at
taches will not be permitted to accom-
pany the Japanese fleet. Will he pro-
vided for at imperial headquarters,
probably Kioto, Japan. next month.
Later possibly at Tsushima.
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PATRIOTISM IN JAPAN.
Even Servants Contribute to the War
Fund.

Toxic, Feb. 24.-According TO the re-
ports of local banks the national loan
of 1OO,OO0.OOO yen $49. 500 OOD has been
covered nearly four times.
The intense patriotism of all classes
is evidenced by the fact that even
servants and laborers are contributing
from their savings.
According to the Seoul correspond
ent of the Nichi Nichi Pro-Russian in
trigues are being carried on there un-
der the active leadership of vi You Gil,
former minister of war. The cOrre-
spordent AYERS that the intriguers
meet at night at the French legation.
Their object is, he says. to get the
Emperor to remove with his court to
Chiunchvon, SO miles to the eastward
of Seoul.
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"DOWN WITH cZARISM."
Slogan Of the Russian Students at
Berlin.

Berlin. Feb. ga dispatch to the
Lokal Anzeiger from Berne. Switzer-
land. says that 400 Russian students
of both sexes. attending the Berne Uni
versity. held a meeting and adopted
resolutions expressing their hope that
the revolutionary element in Russia
would mobilize and turn the war
against Japan into a war Of the masses
against official Russia.
The resolutions are concluded with
these words:
Down with Czarism," Long live in
ternational socialism,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

announcement Of the negotiation of the
japanese Corean treaty created a sensa-
ton. While the treaty. 1t Is stated. opens
up possibilities for new International COM
plications in the Far Eastern war, the
diplomatic corps here expresses the firm
belief that there Is no ground for apDre-
tend beyond the two belligerents' and CO.
rea.
|. 1t will not surprise diplomats conversant
with Japan's plans to see an early an
nouncement from Toxic declaring that
practically all Corean ports will be opened
eventually to the commerce of the world
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LINCOLN.
WlSCASSET.

Mr.. and Mrs. i. w. Nash, of
Damariscotta. visited Mrs. Nash's
sister, MRS. IF. Il. Houdlette, last week
| Edwin Donnell, of Iowa. who was
called-to Maine by the death OF his
motner, Mrs. Benjamin Donneil OF
ANA vas IN town recently calling on
ioi met tlieius anu sciiooiii'a'es'
r. u. lHoudiette purchased work
nre 90 !" = J" = Oh, We'' VI
-. r,.... -.
by the serious illness = IL ua0rs ~
returned to his work as fatioR Agent
for the M, G., r. Fiat Bath, Mrs.
r,uro,r 4. roonyoricaft Z thaucb si,u
a,,;te ',oar,r
Eawsra R,,r.ziss .,o..,, {. = ., 1. IN,
proving Hfs son -Abnasr.shas returned
to WINSTON where he IA employed
,.;ss cr,oa xss.,.4s 10 l'raanort e
snan , r,ar ,ana9;an 800
~" -. - 'o
IisoIt Naunsey's supe,iii'ehuah. 0,
is looking for anopsortui,ity to buy
a larger one. .sg
Alfred Foye has bought the Abram
Mute farm. Mrs. Nqtel has gone to
Arowsic to live with her SON, David
StinsOn. GA
n. A. Bickford of Dresden. was in
town. last week. for goods shipped on
the Maine Central Raflroad.
Louis Cromwell, Of (, Dresden. has
hauled IL, or more, cords of pulp wood
into town for ShinYnenf % b.
John Stinson,s family are all sick
with o..,as1 a. sS1.at5..
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Tommy Ryan Wins a FIGHT.

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 24.-Tommy
Ryan. middleweight champion. defeat
ed Jack Beauscholte, tonight. in the
Auditorium rink in the sixth round
of what was to have been a 10-round
fight. In the sixth Beauscholte was in
such condition that Ryan quit hitting
him and was given the fight.
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IGNORANCE BY RUSSIA.
Will Pay No Attention to Japs Re
garding Corea.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Russian will ig-
more Japan's newly negotiated treaty with
Corea guaranteeing the independence and
integrity Of the Hermit Kingdom. and has
SO informed the United States. Japan. 1t
same attitude of Indifference towards
Russia's protest to the powers which. on
high authority. 1t is declared. will be ig-
nored by the Toxic government
In diplomatic circles Secretary Hays
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Russian Minister'S Retirement Not
Confirmed.

Paris, Feb. 24.-No information has
been received either at the Russian
embassy or at the foreign office here
confirming the report of the approach
ing retirement of Foreign Minister
Lansdorff and it is believed that dur
ing the present crisis the Car would
not be willing to change his minister of
foreign affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25
Gun Inventor Dead.

Branford. Conn.,, Feb. 24.-James
Parish Lee died. tonight. at Short
Beach. after n lingering illness. Mr..
Lee was born in Hawaii Hawick,
scotland. IL years ago. He was the
inventor OF the Lee Enfield rifle used
BY the British army and also of the
Lee rifie used by the United States gov
eminent several years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

Washington. Feb. 24.-Some confus-
ion exists as to the name of one of the
United States army officers who is
going to Japan to accompany the Jap
anese army. Captain Peyton c.
March, and not Captain Frederick
March, is the officer who has been as
signed to that duty. tN
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Recalled by Japanese Government.

Vancouver, Il. c.. Feb. 24.-Among
the passengers on the Empress Of Chi
ma which has just sailed for Yokoha-
ma vas Maj. Machida, military attache
to the japanese legation at st. Peters
burg, recalled by his government. Min
hui ChO, recently Corean minister at
Washington, also was q passenger.
Eighty-five Chinese We're deported af-
ter unavailing efforts to accomplish i'm
migration into the United States.
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British Consul Took No Part.

London, Feb. 24.-The under foreign
secretary. Earl Percy. replying to a
question in the House of Commons to-
day, said the British consul general at
Shanghai had taken no part in the de-
mand made for the withdrawal of the
Russian gunbOat Manjur from .5hnghai,
as reported in some European news
papers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

Fl. B. Miller, United States consul at
New Chwang. is increasingly active in
his endeavor to protect Japanese refu-
gees.
The reorganization Of the viceregal
administration Is now going forward
and is expected to take one month. In
the meanwhile there is considerable
complication and uncertainty in all in
land domestic matters.
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Held East in Harhor.

Provincetown. Mass. Feb. 2-Fourteen
trawlers. including the Boston boats Ida
Brooks and Matte Brundage are held fast
| in the ice in this harbor Outside the ice
field extends south as far as Billingspate
ana -FOUR miles west from Truro The
harbor Is blocked more effectively than
at any previous time during the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

The head of a match which a ser.
want girl was using flew off, Wednes-
DAY. at Amherst, Mass, and set fire to
lace curtain in the house owned nv
u. w. Palmer and the building was
burned. The house was occupied nv
r. r. Clark and Asa G.. Sanborn. Total
loss $1,000.
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STATE NEWS.
KEhNEBEc.
CROSS HILL.

George l.. Weeks, with cr.n,
men from Augusta was on the u,"
last week, and packed lcO barrel. y,
apples for J. s. Briggs. The price no =,
SEES per barrel. "as
The Seward brook that runs ,,.o..
Three mile pond into Weber pond baa
been frozen longer and to q Or.
dCpth this winter than eyer kno'..
before. Usually there are MANY nnan
spots but this winter it was clossd -.
whole length. TIE
George Pooler, Arthur TAYLOR Inca,
Bashan and Frank Lessor Of wa.ln
vile are camping on Weber pond ~,
catching lots of pickerel. They oa,. .u
tuesday and will stop all the week
John Briggs cut one of his borss.
quite badly Tuesday while bau,ins
apples to riverside. '''is
The rain Monday was welcomed J..
those who have had to haul wa,o. fo
their barn stock. ''i
a crew OF men under the charpo =.
A. II. Austin worked on the road nao,,..
all day Tuesday to keep the wafer 49,,
of the road. oul
F. L. Perry, the mail carriar f,
augusta mas not missed d trip vst
One morning last week hejgot as far
as the top of Cross Hill but couId 70,
get over the Hill on account Of w.
great amount of snow in tho roas
There hasn't been SO much snow in N,
road since 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25
FIRE At DAMASCUS.
Buildings Burned Entailing Loss OF
Nine Hundred Dollars.

Carmel, Me-, Feb. 24-The buildings
owned and occupied by Delon New
comb at Damascus, consisting OIL
story and a half house. ell. shea anu
stable, were destroyed by fire at apOu'
6 o'clock, Wednesday morning, en'ai''
ing a loss of about $500; insurance. w.,
The fire was first discovered III '"'
chamber but its origin is not KNOWN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25
Japanese Commissioner III.

st. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 24.-Acting COM
mander Gen. HajimeOta, Of the impe-
rial Japanese commission to the
Worlds Fair, is seriously 81, being
threatened with an attack Of typhoid
fever. He is at present confined to his
room, having been striken with
severe cold, last Thursday.
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THIRTY THOUSAND JAPs
Being DepIoyed Between Seoul and
Ping Yang.

Shanghai. Feb. 24.-The japanese
army corps landed at Chemulpo. Corea,
numbering about 10000 men. has al
ready been deployed between Seoul ard
Ping Yang. The advance guards are
even nOrthward Of the latter place.
Owing to the partial thaw the roads
are bad and the moving of the pr0vis-
ion and war amunitions is most diff
cult
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THE COREAN TREATY.
Word Received by Secretary Hay Of
Japan's Attitude.

Washington. Feb. 24.-Secretary Hay
has received information that Japan
has negotiated treaty with Corea
whereby she guarantees the independ-
ence and integrity of Corea.
This is regarded here as one of the
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Danes Accept Neutrality.

Copenhagen, Feb. 24.-The Danish
government, today. announced it's ac-
ceptance of Secretary Hays proposal
in regard to the neutrality of China.
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German Pig Iron Free.

Breslau. Silesia. Feb. 24.-The Cen
eral Anzeiger says that Russia, in con-
sequence of the necessities arising from
the war with Japan. has decided to
admit German pig iron free of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

Because of the recent pool room riots
Mt Madison. ILL.,. the mayor of that city
has suspended Patrick McCambridge.
chief OF police. and Patrolman Street
Mayor Coyle appointed Sergeant Meehan
acting chief of police. The officers named
were among those indicted and arrested
for particilation in the riots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

Too late to cure a cold after consul N,
ton has fastened its deadly grip =" Dine
lungs. Take DR.. Woods Norway
Syrup while vet there Is time
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Japanese Ships Eastward.

Wei Hal Wei, Feb. 24.-Feur Japan
csc battleships and nine cruisers pass
ed this port, today. bound eastward.
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Scald head is an eczema of the sea'p.
very severe sometimes. but II "a"
cured. Doan's Ointment, quick anu ~
manent in its results. At any drug S'''"
20 cents.
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New England Base aallists,

Boston. Feb. 2i.-The officials of the
New England Baseball League announc-
ed. today. that its meeting Scheduled for
March ! would be held on Feb. - i'm this.
city. The TINE was changed on account
OF conflict with the date of the final
Baseball Clubs va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

What's the secret Of happy. wass the
health? Simply keeping the n x,rone and
stomach. the liver and kidneys Soss It.
active. Durdock Blood Bittefs w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

Diphtheria relieved In twenty n" ,,s,.c.
Almost miraculous. DR.. Thomas
trio Oil. At any drug store.
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CHINA.

r. b. Taylor of this place has sold his
blacksmith shop to Frank Mclaughlin ' oS
Fairfield. who took possession on Monasv
iast. Mr. iayior and his wife will soon
leave for California, going to fakia"a
and Sacramento. where Mr.. Tavler's
mother and two brothers reside. Thair
many friends wish them a pleasant iour.
ney and prosperous future.
farris ana Norton are doing quite an
extensive business saving wood for the
farmers with their gasoline machine
About sixty members of Central and
DirigO Lodges, F. 4 A. M, of China will
go to Wiscasset by special train, Thurs.
day afternoon. While there they will be
the guests of Lincoln lodge During the
evening the NJ NJ. degree will be worked
followed by a banquet
Wednesday evening Central Lodge. F.
&, A. NJ, worked the NJ NJ degree on
three candidates followed by an oyster
supper.
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LiTcHFIELD.

Mrs. James Huntington returned
saturday. from Newcastle, where sba
mas been visiting her father, VINO has
been critically i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

London, Feb. PA special dispatch
from Kobe, Japan. says the British
commercial agent at Nladivostock has
arrived at Nagasaki and reported that
the commander of the Russian garri-
son at VladivOstock had ordered all
British subjects to leave that port.
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Shanghai. Feb. 24.-It is reported
that the Chinese foreign Office has
agreed to allow the Russian gunboat
NJ ndjur to remain at Shanghai on the
coz ton that it has dismantled her
ru,.' r and draws her fires. The Japa-
ncsc ruiser Akitushima (Which arriv-
ed ~ Woo Sung near here Feb. 10, to
today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-25

selves in boats. and it is possible that
some of them were picked up by the
enemy's torpedo boats.
Il am proceeding to examine the
coasts. The entrance of the harbor is
open. 1 attribute the complete disar-
rangement plant to brilliant action
and destructive of the RetZivan.
Floating mines are still visible in the
roadstead. 1 have recalled the three
cruisers sent in pursuit of the enemy
in order. in the first place, to clear the
roadstead Of floating mines.
I'VE had no losses"
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Suakif. Egypt, Feb. 24.-The captain
Of the British of the British Lurcian
reports that he was stopped and exam
ined by Russian torpedo destroyers a
few miles south of Dacdalus Island i'm
the Ped Sea, who informed him that
the British steamers laden with coal
for Japan had been captured by them.