Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
ANCHORED IN THUYHoA BAY.
Russian Ships Return to the Indo-Chi-
nese Coast.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, May 9--The Saigon correspond
ent of the Petit Journal states that after a
four days cruise the Russians returned to
the Indo-Chlnese coast on Saturday and an
chored in Thuyhoa bay. They were pre-
pared to renew their stock of fresh provi-
sions. when Admiral Jonquieres. hearing of
their presence. proceeded to Thuyhoa and
requested Admiral Rojestvensky to leave
French territorial waters at once. He de-
clared he would weigh anchor next day.
He explained that he was carrying out no
operation that violated neutrality. His sole
object in his three calls at. three points on
the Indo- China coast was to give his crews
rest Admiral Jonquieres returned to
Thuyhoa yesterday and found the squadron
still moored. but ready to sail Admiral
Rojestvensky told him that all his units
would be al sea at dawn yesterday. The
Petit Journal adds that after the receipt of
the above news Vice Admiral Touchard.
who is in command at Cherbourg, conferred
with Premier Rouvier Foreign Minister
Delcasse and Minister of Colonies Clemen-
tel. Orders were sent at once to Admiral
Jonquieres to demand the definite departure
OF the Russians.
The Echo de Paris understands that there
has been some thought of reinforcing the
French squadron In the far east. Deputy
Clemenceau. in the Aurore, admits that
things must really have gone pretty far.
Our faiIings must be conspicuous - the
Brit h press to utter cries of alalh and
warn us in least ambiguous terms of the
grave peril we appear to be running
into.
The Caulis says that the grievances of
the Japanese are singular as they are
futile. their only basis being a telegram
from an agency which is manifestly hos
tile to France and the statements or
which are manifeStly inaccurate.
Admiral Jonquieres has reported to the
government that Admiral Rojestvensky
IL
Cause No Excitement.
The correspondent of the Matin at ST.
Petersburg says: THE echoes of the
great anger of the Japanese against
France have reached here, but cause nc
excitement. The interests which France
has in the far east excite no one To be
exact l must tell you that outside of lib
eral circles no gratitude is displayed to-
ward France on account of the diplo-
matte difficulties she has incurred by her
attitude as loyal ally.
The Petit Journal believes the government
has given formal orders that the Russian
squadron shall not be permitted to effect
strategic juncture in the territorial waters
of Indo-China.
Will Be Settled Happily.
PARIS May 9.-An official of the Japa-
nese legation expressed the opinion today
that the differences between Japan and
France wOulQ De SettleO ndpply, us JAPAN
was perfectly aware that neutrality had
been violated. but was content to be
patient The government at Tokyo would
probab bly, take the view that the proceed
ings OF the Russian feet, though regretta-
BILE facts, due to the uneXampled OBJ.
stnacy of the Russian admiral. Later on
Japan would know how to recognize friends
and enemies. Japan was glad to see that
despite the entente the English press ener-
getically supported Englands ally in the
present situation.
Feeling Running High.
TOKYO. May 9.-The feeling of resent
ment against France for the assistance
given TO the Russian second Pacific squad
ron continues to run high and is finding
expression in variety of ways. The near
ness of the Russian squadron and the ma
ture of the preparations which Admiral
Rojestvensky Is known to have made in
French waters seem to have suddenly con-
WINGED many people that it would have
been impossible for Rojestvensky to come
TO the far east without outside assistance.
which has given sinister tone to the popu-
lar resentment. In the crisis many eyes aJe
turned toward Great Britain for assistance.
II is argued that France rescued Rojest-
vensky from absolute failure to reach the
China sea. and that the final aid given to
the Russians In Indo-China amounts to
an act of belligerency, and there are many
demands that Japan invoke the alliance
with Great Britain.
Formerly a large section of the public
was inclined TO view with leniency the
French acts of friendship for Russia &C
count of the formers delicate position as
annually and creditor.
The suspicion that Rojestvensky was not
q welcome guest a kamranh bay and that
he was presuming upon French hospitality
also tempered the feeling of resentment
but recent event are removing these atti-
tudes and the national sentiment is uniting,
In unconditional inSiStence that France pre-.
serve neutrality. The Japanese govern
ment has not taken the people of this
country into its confidence. Since the
kamranh bay incident nothing has been
officially made known except that the gov
eminent was making vigorous representa-
lions at Paris while proceeding carefully
and cautiously. not desiring to resort to
extreme measures while a hope of an ad-
-trA.