Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-20
INCREASE SUSPENSE.
Russian warshIpS Were Taking on
Supplies In Kamranh Bay.
THE FRENCH ARE FURNISHING AID.
Action IL surprise to the Japanese
and vigorous Protest Win Ne
FILED By Toxic Gov
eminent.

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Gently captured q large number q
GOLFERS of the coast Of Cochin-C China
A number of Russian warships arr
anchored in Kamranh bay where they
are revictualllng. The steamer Eridan
which was purchased by local French
firm sailed Sunday evening with q full
cargo of provisions for the squadron
The health Of the Russians Is remark
ably good. Only eight deaths from
disease have occurred since their de-
parture from Europe, out OF an eirec-
tive total Of $4,000 men.
A Russian officer suffering from beri-
berI is In the hospital here. The other
sick men who were brought here by
the Russian hospital ship orel include
Prince Cantacuzene but the reports
that the Orel has wounded men on
board are unfounded as there had been
no fighting up to the time OF her ar
rival.
English Comment.
London, April 1S.-Tn the absence
Of further information regarding the
position of the Russian and Japanese
fleets, the London morning papers are
keenly discussing the neutrality ques-:
ton, for the most-part In strong
pro-Japanese tone. The Morning Post
takes the milder view that Kamranh
bay Is mere fishing port and unable
to provide coal or other supplies TO
the Russian squadron, which probably
took shelter there to replenish from
its own Golfers and that. though a
technical breach of neutrality has been
committed, the French authorities
could hardly be held responsible I'M
less 1t can be proven that they had
previous knowledge Of Rojestvensky's
Intentions.
The Daily Mails correspondent at
Singapore gives a further report from
the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz
Heinrich that on Friday April IA the
Russian cruisers Dmitri, Donsloi and
Rion were scouting outside the bay
while a tug was bringing GOLFERS along
side Of warships which were coaling,
and that many boats were transferring
provisions to Russian vessels.
The correspondent at Hongkong OF
the Daily Mail reports that the steamer
North Anglia late Friday night sight
ed strong fleet Of cruisers of Bombay
reef steering south and using search
lights. The North Anglia was unable
10 distinguish the nationality Of the
cruisers.
Surprise tn Japan.
Toxic, April 1S.-It is calculated here
that the Russian squadron arrived at
Kamranh bay at noon April IL and
therefore has been occupying the port
lS hours when seen at noon April IA.
The information received regarding
vessels Of the Russian squadron be-
ing seen at Kamranh bay April IA
reached Toxic Monday and was given
70 the public through brief commune
cation from the navy department. The
news was buEphlo0 uoS1uOO ~ w"
generally doubted that France would
permit the use Of her ports to bel
ligerent squadron engaged in offensive
operations. The Japanese government
Is silent on the subject Of its inten-
tions but 1t is expected that 1t Will
make immediate representations to
France. The response Of France is
eagerly awaited particularly as to
whether France admits the squadron
is within territorial waters. France
denied that the Russian squadron was
within territorial waters when on
Madagascar. II she denies It in this
Instance It will give japan an oppor-
tunity to attack the Russian vessels
without violating Frances neutrality.
Many people continue to believe the
Russian squadron will speedily leave
Kamranh bay and continue Its voyage
nogthward.
Sem at Turan nay.
London, April 1S.--A special dispatch
from Hong Kong says that a portion oil
the Russian. squadron was seen Sunday