Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-01
NORTH SEA INCIDENT.
Military and Naval Preparations by
England-Russia Charged with
Breach OF Faith-Excitement in
London-War Rumors.

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the Foreign Secretary, Lord Selborne,
First Lord of the Admiralty, and Count
Benckendorf, the Russian Ambassador,
had long conference last night, which
continued till late hour. After the
conference a summons was issued for an
other Cabinet meeting, to be held on
Wednesday. Rumors, not confirmed, are
current that serious hitch has occurred
in the negotiations regarding the North
Sea affair.
ST. Petersburg, Nov. lit is report
ed here today that Great Britain has
consented to the Baltic feet proceeding
on its way, provided officers responsible
for the North Sea incident are left be-
hind as sort of hostage, pending the
investigation of the firing on British
fishing vessels. Another story, which is
current. suggests the feet will proceed
from Vigo to Gibraltar and there assem-
BILE. This latter report is improbable.
London, Nov. 1.-The Tangier cor
respondent OF Dalzies wires that the
captain of one of the Baltic feet vessels,
who was wounded in the Dogger Bank.
North Sea, ARRAY, has died at the
Tangier hospital.
London, Nov. king Edward re-
ceived Count Benckendorff, the Russian
Ambassador, ut Buckingham Palace this
morning, 90. %
London, Nov. 1.-The garrison at
Gibraltar was suddenly ordered Modified
at ten O'Clock this morning. The fleet
has been ordered to be ready to put to
sea in half an hours time.
Gibraltar, Nov. 1.-The channel and
Mediterranean fleets and the torpedo
boat hotilla are under weigh. The gov
ernor has summoned the commanding
officers to the Government House.
London, Nov. Lord Lansdowne
has delivered to Count Benckendorf'
the draft for the convention proposed to
investigate into the North Sea affair.
1t has now been sent to st. Petersburg
for the Cars acceptance. When his
majesty expresses his agreement to the
convention, the commissioners will be
| appointed at once.
London, Nov. From a semi.ofii-
cial Russian source it is learned that
four officers nominated by Admiral Ro-
jestvensky as being concerned in the
Dogger Bank affair, have been detached
from the feet at Vigo, and are now en-
route for St. Petersburg to present their
reports to the Car. These reports his
Majesty will submit to the inquiry COM
mission. The Baltic fleet will continue
to the far East as soon as the coaling
difficulties at Tangier are overcome.
London, Nov. IA dispatch from
Vigo says the Russian Baltic feet I'M
der Admiral Rojestvensky left that port
at 1880 this morning.
Gibraltar, Nov. 1.-Warlike manoeu-
vres occurred here today with startling
suddenness. Early in the day the res
ervation presented its usual appearance
and the daily routine had begun. Then
from headquarters number of aides
made their appearance and hurried to
the different commanders. In a little
time there came a great change. The
troops were called from their quarters
and modified while the artillery men
were sent to the great rock where so
many guns are posted and ordered to stay
by the batteries until further orders.
There was also considerable activity
among the infantry attachments. The
commanders we're summoned TO head.
quarters in the Government House, pre-
sumably to be given orders regarding
the developments that had caused this
unusual display OF military activity.
While all was hustle ashore, the Channel
and Mediterranean fleets in the harbOr
shows signs OF life. Important orders
evidently had come to Vice Admiral
Beresford, too, for from the battleship
Caeasar, the flagship, the signal gun was
fired recalling all officers to the ships
Clouds of smoke and steam soon
came from the tunnels, anchors were
weighed, and the ships we're soon in
readiness for instant departure. That
the mission of the feet is a serious one,
was indicated by the fact that the decks
were cleared for action. Sealed orders
have been delivered to Vice Admiral
Beresford, and it is believed the fleet
will soon depart Warships patrolled
the strait, during the night. A British
coll e bound for Port Said, was held up
and brought into the harbor today.
Vigo, Nov. Heavy firing has been
heard in the ofiing. 1t is attributed to
artillery practice.
London, Nov Count BeDecken-
dorff had Il conference with Lord Lans-
downe late this afternoon.
Adershott, Eng, Nov. l.-Strong
drafts have been made on all branches
of the royal engineers and they have
been ordered to be in readiness to leave
for Gibraltar and Malta at a moments
notice.
London, Nov. l.-Warlke move
ments atGibraltar and in England to-
day startled the English public to
realization that distinct danger still lies
in the Anglo-Russian situation. The
trouble, il is supposed ,shas been caused
by the breach of faith on the part of the
Russia in permitting the second Pacific
squadron to leave yigp. 1t is believed
that the British feet is preparing to
meet and stop the Russian Baltic squad
ron should such a grave step be con-
sidered necessary by the British gov
ernnment. The evening papers, com
menting on the days happenings, express
the belief that Rnssia has assnredly