The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-29
The News at Berlin.


The News at Berlin.
Berlin, May 29.=1:4O D. m-Work
was almost suspended in the navy de-
partment this morning when 20 copies
OF the Toxic official bulletin of the
Associated Press were distributed
there. The officers and bureau chiefs
left their desks to talk over the news
with one another. Few general ex-
presslonS~ were made except that part
of the Russian fleet engaged in the
straits of Korea seemingly got away
and possibly will reach Vladivostok.
All the Russian fleet it is claimed
here, was not engaged in Korean wa
terS. The feet, it is understood at the
navy department, had divided a por-
ton sailing eastward of Japan.
Definite japanese statements are ac-
cepted here as being generally ac-
curate. Therefore it is assumed in
professional quarters that the Jap
anese inflicted greater damage than
they themselves sustained.
Mourning in st. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, May 29.@There
were many touching incidents in the
corridors Of the admiralty which were
filled this afternoon with the wives
and families of officers and men on
board the Russian ships, inquiring
piteously for news of loved ones. They
had already heard rumors that the
fleet had been practically annihilated
and most of the women Wept and sons e
announced it had no news to COM
municate.
Flagship Was Damaged.
Washington, May 29.-According to
advices received by the naval depart
ment from~ToIzio. the Japanese in addi-
ton to the ships already named, cap
tured the Russian battleship Sissoi We
Iikin, and the Russian flagship was ser
iously damaged.
just Before the Battle.
Washington. May 29.-The following
belated dispatch has been received by
the navy department dated May 27,
showing the formation of the Russian
fleet just before the battle:
The Russian fleet was sighted at
o'clock a. m, between Goto Island and
| Quelpart Island, Korea, in double col
umn, Jomtchug leading the way. Boro-
! dino, OreI, Kniaz Souvaroff, Alexander
| III, Osliabia, Sissoi Veliky, Nayar1n
| Nicolai I starboard; Admiral Nakhim-
off, Admiral Oushakof, Admiral Senia-
vim, General Admiral Apraxine and 9th
! er cruises port.
Peace Expected Soon.
| New York, May 29.-Advices re-
| ceived from London and other leading
continental financial centers by the
/ local bankers were all of the opinion
that Japan's decisive victory would
Reports that the government al
Washington had signified its willing
ness to act as mediator in the event
! of peace proposals were current anc
added to the hopeful feeling in fnan-
ciaI circles that the end of the wal
might be looked for.
''AbsOIute and Overwhelming"
Washington, May 29.-Mr. Takahira
the Japanese minister here, has received
a cablegram from his government relat-
ing to the naval engagement of Satur-
day and Sunday which, he said, while
lacking in detail, conveyed the informa
ton that the japanese victory had beer
absolute and Overwhelming"
st. Petersburg Still in the Dark.
st. Petersburg, May 29-7:59 p. M
At Z o'clock this afternoon Admira
Wirenius, chief of the general staff o
the navy, authorized a denial of tn
statements that the government had re
ceived official advices regarding tn
naval battle fought in the Straits o
Korea. The staff does not expect an.
news from Vladivostok until tomorrow
It is not true that the battleship Alex
ander III and four cruisers have reach
ed Vladivostok, as reported here.