The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-06
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Washington. June 6.-Consul General
Rodgers at Shanghai cables the state
department under todays date as fol-
lows:
AT Woosung are now anchored seven
Russian -cnlllers- -Mhich-Will- -dnnhtlexs-hn
intern~I. 1t is reported that there are
a number Of Japanese vessels Off Gutzlaff
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Bodri
has been interned at Shanghai
RUSSIA MAKES INQUIRY.
Washington. June 6.-The Russian en-
bassy here has made Inquiries OF the
state department as TO the intentions Of
this government respecting the Russian
wsSri'os at Manila,
Acting Secretary Of State Loomis has
replied informing the embassy OF the
geonral nature Of the instructions cabled
yesterday to Governor Wright and Ad-
miral Train.
KAISER FAVORS PEACE.
Washington, June 6.-Regarding the at
titude OF Emperor William toward the
war In the far east east the Associated
Press is uthorized 10 say that from the
beginning OF the war the emperor has
been anxious for peace.
He, however has refrained from ad-
vising either OF the belligerents believ
ing that until one or the other OF them
should intimate a wish to conclude peace
any intervention or offer Of mediation
would prove futile. The emperor, how
ever. has let his strong desire for peace
De Known.
EXPECTS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
Manila. June 6.-It was asserted on
board the Aurora, flagship OF Rear Ad-
miral Enqust, today that while the au-
thorities at Washington have denied the
request OF the Russian admiral for an
opportunity 20 repair his vessels here.
the matter is not entirely determined and
that additional instructions from Wash
ington are likely 10 be issued IN regard
10 interning the cruisers. The Jemtchug
already has $50 tons Of coal and the Au-
rora 200
Admiral Enquist Is contracting to re-
clothe his crews Rear Admiral Train
will assume charge OF the Army and
Navy club in order TO extend the cour-
tesies OF the club 10 Admiral Enaust
Admiral EnQpiist, referring In CONVEX
sation 10 the recent naval battle said
heR-the battle commenced was
far I'm advance of the main fleet engaged
In scouting with the Aurora, Orel and
Jemtchug. Japanese torpedo boats an
peared in numbers supported by a few
cruisers.
"A heavy engagement followed. NV
snlpS were mainly painted black and
white and stood out large targets against
tho Japanese ships. which were painted
an olive green and which could hardly
be seen.
owing TO the incessant fire which the
Japanese concentrated on my fagship.
the Clegg. I transferred by nag TO the
Aurora. From her bridge could not
see her main feet. and believing II had
been defeated and scattered decided. for
| the sake OF humanity. 10 retire"
The admiral praised the japanese gun
! merry and tactics. The Raleigh. Cincin-
natl and Baltimore have been sent TO the
northeast coast OF the Island OF I.uzon
to look out for Japanese and Russian
warships.
SECRETARY TAFTS INSTRUCTIONS.
The text OF Secretary Taft's cable mes.
sage 10 Governor Wright is as follows:
Advise Russian admiral that as his
ships are suffering from damages due
to battle and our policy Is 10 restrict all
operations OF belligerents in neutral
ports. the president cannot consent to
any repairs unless the ships are internes
AZ Manila until the close OF hostilities
You are directed after notifying the Rus
sian admiral OF this conclusion. TO turr,
over the execution of this order 10 Ac
miral Train, who has been advised ac-
cordngly by the secretary of the navy -