The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-22

comply with Chins's demand that the
two ships leave Shanghai or disarm.
CONFERENCE OF CoNsULs.
A long meeting OF the consular body
was held today for the purpose of dis
cussing the case OF the Russian cruiser
Askold and the destroyer Grozovo which
put into this port on Aug. IL No de-
cision was reached, but II is believed that
the final action will be the same as
boat ManJurian. which put into this port
and which was compelled 10 dismantle
on March 81 The consular body will
meet again this afternoon.
The japanese torpedo boat destroyer
which entered the harbor yesterday, has
left the harbor with dispatches for the
fleet
EXTENSION OF TIME.
The Taotai has. by order OF the Wal
Wou Pou (ministry OF foreign affairs),
again taken a hand in the affair and has
issued another extension OF time to the
: Russian vessels which have been ordered
TO leave now at noon Tuesday. AT low
tides the Askold could not get over the
bar this week. Therefore repairs must
cease.
The American men-of-war in the harbor
while retaining the outward appearances
OF inaction have for several days been
practically cleared for action, with gun
sights In position and steam up. Rear
Admiral Sterling is determined that the
Japanese shall not interfere with the
Russian vessels He has. Il IL reported
offered 70 escort the Askold and Groz-
ovoi beyond the three-mile limit.
The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Is
expected 10 return 10 the harbor tonight.
CONSUL GEN. GooDNows REPORT.
Washington, Aug 22.-Consul Gen.
Goodnow cabled the state department to-
day from Shanghai telling OF the appear
ance OF the Japanese vessel In the harbor
there. He made no mention OF the re-
ported action of the American torpedo
boat.
The cable referred TO the valuable
American property on the docks near
where the Russian cruiser is. and also
said that the Russian consul general had
refused 10 disarm the Askold.
NO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
II is asserted positively at the navy de-
partment that the American fleet at
Shanghai is not charged with the pro-
lection OF Chinese neutrality by any spe-
cial instructions
The officials here are convinced that the
japanese have no intention of violating
Chinese neutrality. and furthermore that
they would not jeopardize the immensely
valuable foreign interests In Shanghai by
making the harbor n naval battle-ground.
No instructions have been sent 20
ADMIRAL Stirling 10 interfere with the ac-
tion OF Japanese vessels.
POWERS WILL ACT TOGETHER.
London. Aug 22.-The afternoon papers
here take Il for granted that II any inter
vention Is necessary at Shanghai the
powers will act together in upholding the
neutrality OF China equally against both
belligerents.
The Westminster Gazette says: IF the
American government will lead the way
In this matter Il will be doing a service TO
all the governments. for 10 Is high time
the neutral powers should come TO an
understanding about the meaning and
limits OF Chinese neutrality. so as TO he
able TO act together and TO arrive 20 a
solution OF the complicated situation %
The Pail Mall Gazette considers THAI the
powers should follow at Shanghai the
correct precedent set by Germany az
Kiaochou and insist on the obedience OF
the Russians TO the order 20 leave or dis
arm without delay. and thus settle the
whole question Of neutral Chinese ports
for the remainGer OF the war
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