The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-04-27
laps Stake ate on ProWess
Of Intrepid Admiral.
SLAVS HAVE ADVANTAGE
Heavy Reinforeements for Rojestven'
sky Make Situation a Grave One.
Japs May Refuse to Give Bat
tie In the Open.


ish public is only beginning to realize
how much depends On Togo's skilful
conduct Of the approaching naval con-
test. Until Vice Admiral Rojestven-
sky arrived in the Straits Of Malacca,
there was disposition to ridieule the
efforts Of the Russian squadron; but
now that there fs seen to be growing
likelihood OF Vice Admiral Nebogat-
off joining Rojestvensky before the
fateful struggle opens lukewarn in
terest is deepening into anxiety.
According to the Toxic correspond
ent Of q news agency; momentous
war conference, lasting five hours,
was held there on Wednesday, attend
ed by the elder statesmen, the pre-
mier and ministers. It is not difficult
to conjecture the nature Of the coun-
ellis deliberations.
Toxic correspondents state that Ja-
pan has addressed a protest to France
ON the Russian Pacific squadron's pres.
ence in Kamranh bay, but that France
has not yet replied. The Daily Teie-
graphs correspondent at Toxic de-
clares that Japanese feet is ready
to sail for Kamranh bay.
The Morning Post, commenting on
the situation, contends. that it is
matter Of urgent Importance, especial.
~ considering Great Britain's world
wide naval interests to endeavor to se-
cure a more definite international
agreement on the question OF neutral.
ity Of the use Of neutral waters BY
belligerents. 49,. -.t.
May Not Fight Openly
The keenest interest is manifested
in the dispatches being received in st.
Petersburg, referring to the Russian
squadron commanded by Admiral Roj.
estvensky, but the admiralty claims
to be as much in the dark as the pub
lie regarding the plans Of the admi-
raj. The report that part Of the
squadron was sighted of Hong Kong
is not credited, however, as Hong
Kong is far away from his route.
The main question agitatting the ma
val officials Is whether Rojestvensky
will elect to proceed northward
through the straits Of Formosa or
bear of into the Pacific through Bashi
channel south Of the Island of For
mosa, or Balingtang channel north
Of the Island Of Luzon.
The conviction is growing stronger
that the Japanese heavy division Is
concentrating close to the shores Of
Japan and it is also believed that
Admiral Togo will decline to give
battle in the open sea-.
This is what the admiralty officials
hope for, as 1t sincerely believes that
Rojestvensky would have more than
an even chance II the two squadrons
lined upin an open fight. They believe
that Togo's tactics will be night tor
pedo attacks in an attempt to scatter
the Russian ships, putting some OF
them out Of action and then picking
of the damaged vessels in the morn
ing. ~ .s..., t3tG..-s
Although not reported, directly, 1t is
believed in, Toxic that the Russian
second Pacific squadron continues the
Occupation Of Kamranh bay, or some
other port Of AMMAN, where 1t Is ex'
pected to remain until Joined by the
third Russian Pacific squadron.
Waiting Tor the Third Squadron.
The report that Admiral Rojestven.
sky is maintaining a patrol and e1-
amining neutral shipping of Kamranh
bay increases the irritation toward
France for permitting the use Of that
port as a base Of operations.
The Japanese government continues
silent regarding the representations on
the subject which have been made to
France.
The press, however, continues It's
agitation against France, demanding
vigorous action.
PATTERSON JURY BENEDICTS.