New-York tribune., 1905-04-20
JAPAN ENTERS A PROTEST.
RUSSIAN FLEETS DELAY.
Warships Belie0ed Still at French
Port--T0go's Tactics.


Port--Togo's Tactics.
Toxic. April 1a--Although not reported direct
~ II is believed that the Russian second Pacihc
squadron continues the occupation of kamranh
Bay. or some port of AMMAN. where it is expect
ed to remain until Joined by the third squadron.
The reDora that Admiral RojesSvensky is
maintaining a patrol and examining neutral
shippius off Kamranh Bay increases the irrita-
tion toward France. The japanese government
remains silent regarding the representations
which haze seen made 10 France The press
continues to demand vigorous action
The destroyer Xiii was launched at kure TO-
dav Her Displacement exceeds two hundred
tons
Chicago. ApriE 1s.-A dispatch to The Daily
News" from Toxic says:
At a conference a. the Elder Statesmen ana
the principal Cabinet Ministers to-day a slI9i,S
Il, ,rorded protest was sert 10 France regaiulL6
Ter freorent Violations of neutrality IN provlu-
ing shelter for and reE dering assistance 10 nus nus
sias Baltic feet at Aladagascar anu l,O' hesn an
Teoeives from the Frens,h authorities.
london April 1a,-A dispatch to a news
agency from Toxic says:
Information received here is taken 10 indicate
that the Russian soUadroll lh'eI;1s s-,ai Po5aet
Tens n he mean while sending out cruisers
70 overhaul merchantmen proceeding alohs INC
rrade route 20 the Strait of Formosa
The transports accompanying me RUSSIAN
SQUADRON arc reported 10 he plying betMe-i
Kamranh Bay and Saigon under the lheIciaii'
Tag of Russia
ying-Kovv. April 17.-Few transports are aoW
ARRIVING Al New-Chwang. This contrast Win
she rush OF traffic since the opening OF the Lao
River indicates that precautions are being taken
4la Pms Ia T "a
Cifc squadron.
80, aoc,rnuIations of stores have already
feon made along the japanese lines Of communi-
cation assuring full supplies TO the armies IN
,he field even If the, e,transportrservice should be
interrupted.
A Petersfgirg. April 19-The Admiralty says
81 Is as much in the dark as the public regard
ing the plans Of Admiral Rojestvensky- Inc
report that part Of the squadron was slgIleu
or Hong Kong is not credited here. as hohs
Kong is far from his route. The main quesuoh
among naval officials is whether Rojestvensky
,,u elect 10 proceed northward through the
strait Of Forrosa or bear off into the Pacihc
through Bashi Channel. south Of the island OF
Forrnosa. or Balingtang Channel north OF
Luzon.
The conviction is growing stronger that the
sansnese heavy division is concentrating close
70 the shores Of Japan. and II is also believed
that Admiral Togo VIII decline TO give battle IN
tba oDen sea. This is what Ihe Admiralty ON
rails hone. as they sincerely believe Rojestven-
sky would have more than an even chance if the
Two squadrons lined up in an open fight. They
believe that Togo's tactics viii be night torpedo
boat attacks I'm attempts TO scatter the Russian
rbirs ruttinz some Of them out Of action and
then picking of the damaged vessels in the
morning as it is recognized that # one Of the
Russian ships should be injured il might be too
dangerous for The whole squadron TO stand by
her ana thus offer a big target for the japanese
torpedoers such a running fight is what is
most dreaded.
The Admiralty has no confirmation of the re-
ported cutting OF the cable connecting Formosa
with the Chinese mainland at Foo-chow, but il
IS pointed out that even II true this would not
Eever communication with ForInosa, as there is
a direct cable from Kelung, running by way OF
the Liu-Kiu Islands TO Japan.
Annoy Straits Of Formosa. April l9.-The pro-
vinclal officials held conference to-day and
agreed 10 insist on the neutrality Of this port
being respected. 1t was suggested to the con-
suIar body that Chinese soldiers be permitted
10 land on the island of Kulang-Su, the foreign
settlement of Annoy. TO preserve order If the
Russian squadron should appear, but the con-
suls replied that this would not be necessary.
The japanese ships which have been plying
between Annoy and Formosa are not making
their usual trips.
The japanese have a building here filed with
stores, supposed 10 be medical supplies.
The British steamer Heathbank, which has
been at this port since February il. Is said 10
have under her cargo OF coal ammunition and
light artillery intended for the Russian squad
ron.
Annoy. one of The Chinese ports open 10 foreign
trade, is ca the island Of lIaimun. the mouth
81 the Pei-Ch River. The port is I20 miles from
Jornosa ana ranks as q third-cass city. The
island Of Kuiang-Su is third OF a mile from
Annoy and oa il are the residences OF nearly al
the foreigners. Most OF the foreign trade is trans
acted AT Annoy. A japanese settlement was marked
out al Annoy IL 1889. which does good trade viii
Hong Kong, SWatow and Foo-Chow and has di
1ect communication with Manila and the Strait
Settlements The population OF Annoy ana its sur
,ourdins districts is about four hundred thousand
me harbor Is Of The best the coast
All F0o-C how. 100 miles north Of Annoy, a cabl
connects the mainland with Tamsm. in the north
en- part Of FormOsa. near kelung.
The Pescadores Islands are about ninety Rle
southeast al Annoy, OF the western coast OF For
inosa not far from the centre Of the straits