Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-04-16


for some time The utmost indiffer-
ence is shown by the natives to the
war
Rumors of Big Victory.
ST. Petersburg-The rumors which
we're persistently circulated through
out the capital on Saturday to the eff
feet that Vice Admiral MakarOff had
succeeded in capturing or sinking sew
era Japanese transports which were
en- route to Chemulpo were renewed
again. with even stronger force, on
Sunday. the rumors even going so far
as to declare that when the true facts
we're known would more than Offset
all previous Japanese victories.
All attempts to trace the origin of
the rumOrs or to secure an expression
of opinion in official quarters has prov
en- futile. In fact, it is most certain
that no such news has been received
from either Admiral Makaroff or Gen
eral Kouropatkin, but, nevertheless,
there is an air of suppressed excite
ment about the city, and crowds re-
main about the bulletin boards where
the official messages are displayed,
hoping for something definite on the
subject.
Baltic Squadron Hesitates.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of
the Petit Parisienne cables an inter
view he had with Admiral Rosjestven-
skv chief of the general staff Of the
navy, in the course of which the ad-
miral admitted that he had been offer
ed and had accepted the command OF
the Baltic squadron, adding that he
was not certain whether the squadron
would go to the far east.
Questioned concerning the Japanese
tactics, the admiral said: "Vice Ad-
mral Togo is quite likely to remain
faithful to his plans, although the ap-
pearances are against him. We know
from a sure source that he is certain
he can repair his vessels and renew
his supplies, even of heavy artillery, If
needful"
The admiral expressed regret that
Russia did not take the initiative in
attacking, even in sacrificing her fleet,
if thereby she could cripple the Japan
ese navy.
Russia Recruiting Men.
Two Russian army corps are to
be modified during May. One of these
will have headquarters at and will be
drafted from Moscow and the surround
ing towns, while the other will come
from Siberia.
Russians Left Korea.
Dispatches to London from various
points agree that the Russians have
completely evacuated Korea, but be-
yond this there is little reliable news.
The Japanese rldicule the idea Of
the Russian Baltic sea squadron ever
reaching the far east, and do not be-
lieve that it will ever make the at
tempt.
Typhoon in Port Arthur Seas.
We have been port bound for three
days owing to a severe typhOon. Be
cause of the extremely rough condi-
tons of the sea. it is certain that there
nave been no naval operations since
last Thursday.
The generally anticipated attack on
Port Arthur did not occur Sunday
night, although a telegram received
from Grand Duke Cyril reports that
the enemys ships were sighted on the
horizon. 1t is presumed that the Jap
dhese We're warned of the extra pre-
cautions which had been taken to
guard against surprise.
There was no Easter merrymaking
at the front. By special dispensation
.he soldiers and sailors there were re-
ueVed of any religious services. Ad-
niral Makaroff, with torpedo iotilla,
palroled the entrance to the harbor.
Elsewhere throughout the theater of
war all is reported quiet.