Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
RUSSo.JAPANEsE WAR.

LoINDON, Juiy El.-JlngOiSm Is
rampant throughout Great Britain.
Premier Balfour and cabinet at a meet.
Ing this afternoon faced an outburst OF
public sentiment which only the most
careful diplomacy can prevent burst
ing into war endangering all Em-
rope. The British press and public Is
so worked up by the fact that a Brit
ish royal mail steamer should sail
from port under British control with
Russian flags displacing British col
ors that practically unanimous de
mand for drastic action has been made
The statement that the Malacca may
eventually be released by a prize
court doesn't satisfy the public. 1t
wants the vessel taken from the Rus
slams by force Immediately.
PORT SAID, July 2l-The British
steamer Malacca sailed today en- route
to Libau. Russia, via Cherbourg,
France.
LONDON. July 21.-The British
steamer Packing, from London for
Yokohama with a general cargo and
passengers, was captured by the Rus
SLAMS, according to Lloyds. The seiz-
ure is supposed to be made in the Red
Sea. The news created a sensation.
War risks jumped from few shillings
yesterday to ten guineas today.
ALEXANDRIA, July 2l.-The Brit
ish cruisers Furious and Venus arrly-
ed here today. The remainder of the
Mediterranean squadron is expected
shortly.
LONDON. July 21.-Lloyds this af-
ternoon corrected their dispatch that
the steamer Packing was seized. 1t
is now believed that 1t was only held
up and searched.
LONDON. July 21.-In reply to a
question by the House of Commons to-
day. Premier Balfour admitted that
the Malacca left Port Said in charge
OF the Russians and said most serl.
Gus question was thereby raised. He
said he would certainly make II state
ment to the house on the subject but
just at present such action would be
i'll advised.
volunteer steamers patroling this vi.
cinity did not stop the British mer-
chant steamer Palawan today.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 21.-A
newspaper dispatch from Taschlkao
says the Japanese attacked the Rus
slams east OF there and were repulsed
with loss Of ten guns. and were then
driven by counter attacks from all
positions as far east as Samatozo.
LONDON, July 22.-Dlspatches re-
ceyed from the firing line Indicate
that General kuropatkin has been
fianked. and that the great Russian
base was threatened by an enormous
army of Japanese. Kuropatkin ap'
pears to be In a position where he
must fight a terrific battle to escape
at all Port Arthur il also said to be
suffering again from bombardments
although the Malacca incident appears
on the point of settlement it has re-
vived intense bitterness between Eng
| land and Russia, and belief prevails
| that England and France will become
[ involved In the Far East. The United
States seems TO be In for 1t. too, for
American ships ON the Pacific are
| likely to be treated as were English
and German vessels In the Red Sea.
CHEFOO. July 22.-It is reported
! here that the Japanese advance guard
] at Chcliho, half way between Liao
Yang and Mukden, were forced to re
| treat before heavy Russian reinforce
| ments arrived.
LONDON, July 22.-It Is reported
| that the Anglo. Russian embroglio will
/ be settled upon approximately the fol
lowing terms. England acknowledges
/ Russia's right of search ald assures
| Russia that the war material aboard
J the Malacca Is the property Of the
| British government. Russia achnowl
| edges that the seizure was an error
| of judgment and Is willing to pay In
demnity. Russia also promises to be
( more careful In the future.
| The status of the volunteer fleet re
| mains underlined temporarily. There
lis noticeable relaxation in dlplo
matte and financial circles here today
The Malacca has not been reported
since she departed from Port Said
The British cruiser Venus followed
and captured the liner after receiving
| cipher dispatches. Englishmen al