Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
RoJEsTvENsKY, MEANWHILE,
REMAINS IN KAMRANH BAY
DESPITE PROTEST.
FRANCE DECLARES
SIZE is NEUTRAL

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Paris OFFICIALS Say That Both They
and the Russian Officials Are En-
deavoring to Compel RoJestvensky
to Remain Outside French Waters
Japanese Note Sent to Washington.
Paris, France, April 81. - The
afternoon papers print report
that it is the intention of the gov
ernment to send an armored cruis-
er to the far east to assist in the
surveillance Of neutrality.
London, Eng, April 21. - All
government offices are closed to-
day, and most of the officials are
out of town, making it impossible
to secure an official statement re-
garding Great Britain's action in
connection with the neutrality
question in Indo-China waters.
The Japanese minister and For
eign Secretary Lansdowne discus
sed the question yesterday, but
the former said to the Associated
Press this afternoon that he was
not prepared to discuss the ques-
ton as to whether or not Great
Britain would send note to
France on the subject.
Toxic, April 21-The Japanese re-
gard the Kamranh bay incident with
growing feelings Of resentment and
bitterness towards France. 1t is pop
ularly believed that the Russian fleet
is still at Kamranh bay and is making
the freest possible use Of the port.
People Denounce Franco.
The demands for strong action on
the part of Japan are daily growing
louder Political parties and other or
ganizations are passing resolutions
condemning Frances alleged violation
Of neutrality and 1t is proposed to hold
a great popular demonstration.
Rojestvensky Gets Orders.
Paris, April 21.-As the result of
communications between the govern
ments at Paris and st. Petersburg the
Russian government has forwarded
urgent orders to Admiral Rojestvensky
to vigorously respect the neutrality of
French water. This is precautionary
measure.
In addition special instructions have
been sent to the governor general of
Indo- China and Foreign Minister Del
casse has instructed the French min
lister at Toxic to give the Japanese
minister for foreign affairs assurances
that it is Frances purpose to preserve
strict neutrality, these being similar
to the assurances given to DR.. Motono,
the Japanese minister at Paris.
According to the official view the
foregoing steps should exercise dis
tinctly calming influence upon the
Japanese as they show that France
directly and through Russia. has adopt
ed all available means to insure the re-
spect Of the neutrality Of French wat
erS.
Russian Officials Act.
A telegram received here from St
Petersburg and understood to be of Of
ficial origin says: "The Russian ad.
miralty has notified Rojestventsky of
the grave danger to peace which will
be entailed if the stay of his squadron
off the coast Of Annum is prolonged
contrary to the laws of neutrality. No
doubt is entertained that the admiral
will carry out the formal instructions
sent to him."
Has Fleet Escaped Togo?
st. Petersburg, April 21.-The minis.
try Oh finance has received a telegram
from confidential agent at Shanghai
giving a rumor that Vice Admiral Ro.
jestvensky has already passed the
straits of Formosa without encounter.
ing Vice Admiral Togo.
Note Read in Washington.
Washington, D. c., April 21.-The
Japanese charge d'affairs here has pre-.
sented to Secretary Taft copy of the
note presented by the Japanese minis
ter in Paris yesterday to the French
foreign Office in relation to the observ.
ance of neutrality toward Rojestven.
sky's fleet.
Is Sent to President.
Secretary Taft, after reading the
note carefully forwarded it by mail to
Secretary Loeb for transmission to the
President.
This is done merely for information
for the note itself requires no action
at this stage on the part Of this gov.
ernment. 1t is deemed best not to
make public it's text here.
British Fleet Busy.
Hong Kong, April 81 There is a
noticeable activity among the vessels
of the British China squadron. The
armored cruiser Hogue has been or
dered to be in readiness to proceed to
the sea at two hours notice with full
steam.
Where is Roiestvensky?