Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

escaped practically unscathed from the en-
counter dispelled the hope entertained that
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, by sacrificing
a portion of his feet. had succeeded in Grip
ping Vice Admiral Togos fleet to such an
extent that the Japanese would be placed
in a position of inferiority. Therefore the
disaster is generally discussed by the ON
clais, the public and the press in tone OF
depression
Will Send Cup to Togo.
4 substantial recognition of Admiral 10
COS victory will be sent to him by the Jap
anese of New York within the next few
days The gift probably will be in the form
of a silver and gold loving cup.
This was planned last evening at meet
ing OF Japanese held at their club house in
connection with the proposed plan Tor DIG
celebration of the great sea victory, 10 take
place some night this week Carnegie nan
probably will be chosen for the piace ~
celebration. A cable of congratuiatloh VIII
also be sent to Admiral Togo
Evans Predicts Harder Fighting.
In the opinion of Rear Admiral Evans
commanding the first division of the patele-
ship squadron of the North Atlantic fleet,
now in Hampton Roads. Va, the victory
won by the japanese fleet will not have the
effect of bringing the war between Russia
and Japan to an end.
government will not be ready for peace
until some great victory has been won for
the Russian arms, either on the land or
sea and this new disaster WILL L think,
prevent rather than assist peace -
Whether or not the engagement Will
teach any great naval lesson l cannot now
say. One thing that wNl probably be
brought out will be the usefulness of tor
pedo boats If they are ever to be of serV-
ice now is the time to prove it. In the I'M
S.,ait IF
are the two most powerful torpedo stations
in the world, controlled by the Japanese.
From these two stations 200 torpedo boats
can be operated within a radius of 2oe
miles
Japan's Bonds Leap to Favor.
The news of the japanese victory was
reflected in the New York stock market by
a general advance in prices and by great
activity and strength in the japanese
bonds The London market led the advance
and our own responded despite the fact
that the news came just before a holiday,
whom so many traders disinclined to
increase their commitments in the market
While opinion among bankers was divided
to the probable effect of the victory, it
the belief of a majority that Togo's
victory meant the early termination of the
war. and that the re-eStablishment of peace
would prove stimulating factor in all the
markets of the world.
Vienna Says It Means Early Peace.
Comments in the afternoon newspapers
are exclusively to the effect that Russia
is conclusivcly beaten and that nothing re-
mains but to sue for peace. The papers add
that it has been proved that the Russians
can never vanquish the japanese, that the
result of the engagement is Il CHASTITY blow
to Russian prestige abroad and at home
Il bot
honorable peace the sooner she can hope to
improve the conditions existing in her in
terror.
Pope Hopes Battle Will End War.
Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secre-
tary, notified the pope yesterday of the
naval battle which had taken place in the
far east. The pontff is reported to have
said: The loss of life is most deplorable,
but | hope and pray it may be the end of
the war"
London Says Peace Must Result.
1t was asserted in the parliamentary lob
bes at London last night that Frances
enormous financial interest in Russia Will
compel her to bring the strongest pressure
to bear at St Petersburg to secure peace.
but it is doubted that even now the car
his ministers have the courage to face
the inevitable.
The alternative course open to Russia is
to retire from Manchuria, knowing that
the japanese will not follow her army into
Siberia.
Japan, in that event, will no doubt or
ganize Chinese army for the defense of
Manchuria, under japanese officers, and
eventually Russia will be forced TO come
to terms and pay an indemnity.
Sea Losses in Sixteen Months
February s, 19O4-Battleships RetvIsan
and Czarevitch and cruiser PalIada torpe-
doed and sunk at Port Arthur.
February ., 19o+-Cruiser Variag and gun
boat korietz sunk off Chcmulpo, Korea.
February 10, 1904-Cruiser Bayan sunk
off Port Arthur
February o. 1904-One torpedo boat sunk
off Port Arthur.
March g. l904-One destroyer sunk off
Port Arthur.
April 13, l94-Battleshp Petropavlovsk