The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-05

Manila, June 5.-Rear Admiral Enduist
the commander OF the Russian squadron
that arrived here Saturday, has asked for
time in which to repair, coal and provision
his ships.
Admiral Enquist says that his squadron
was complete when IL entered the fight on
the morning Of May 81. He exchanged
shots with the enemy at 10000 yards. He
attempted 20 pierce the japanese line and
make dash for Vladivostok. but he was
attacked by cruisers and torpedo boats
and forced to make a running fight
The main attack OF the japanese was
concentrated on the Russian battleship.
His own flagship was sunk and he trans
ferred his flag to the Aurora. He was ulu-
mately forced TO fee 10 the southwest,
taking the course at 10 o'clock Saturday
night, and succeeded in making his escape
with three of his ships In the darkness.
He headed for Shanghai.
A heavy sea was running, which threat
ened TO swamp the vessels owing TO their
injuries below the water line and i'm order
to ease them as much as possible he head
ed 10 the south. He saw nothing OF the
enemy and sighted only a few merchant
men until he encountered the formidable
American squadron off Luzon.
ROLLED AND PITCHED.
The admiral added that the battle was
fought all day Saturday. during misty
weather The high sea caused the war
ships -ta- roll and pitch heavily, exposing
their hulls below the water line TO the
shells OF the enemy.
The Russians did not know that the
fight had continued Sunday, and they
were dumfounded when they received the
news OF the result The officers state
that the crews served their guns heroic
ally. but could not withstand the terrific
fire Of the japanese and the torpedo at
tacks. Opinions vary as TO the presence
OF submarine boats in the battle The
warships here are so badly damaged that
they are forced 10 keep their pumps going
continually.
II has been learned that Admiral En-
auist has stated that the ships would not
be able to take aboard enough fuel TO per-
NIT them to reach Nladivostok as It's
weight would sink the hulls below their
many insecure patches. The vessels un-
doubtedly will be interned here.
CREWS EXPECTED VICTORY.
The crews appear 10 be heartbroken.
They declare that they anticipated a vic
tory owing to the training which they
underwent after leaving Russia. They
are thankful. however, that they escaped.
and say they want no more fighting. They
will be glad 10 remain in Manila. They
underwent n horrible strain for seven
days and nights fearing either pursuit by
the Japanese or that their vessels would
sink beneath them.
Forty-eight men OF this squadron were
killed and 135 wounded. Thirty nine
wounded sailors and two officers. includ-
ing Prince Puteaten 90. who are I'm n
serious condition. we're taken TO the Ca
vite hospital this afternoon. American
surgeons are assisting the Russian doc
tors Am treating the wounded remaining
on board the warshps.
EXAMINING THE SHIPS.
An investigating board appointed by
Admiral Train. with the concurrence OF
Governor Wright Is composed Of Com
mander Calkins. lieutenant CommandeT
McElrov and Carpenter Harding
The investigating board estimates that
repairs 10 the Oleg Will occupy G0 days.
10 the Aurora 20 days. and the Zemtchug
seven days Admiral Enduist has asked
the privilege 81 repairing here. The gov
ernment AZ Washington has been asked
TO accede 20 his reques
The ships appear 20 be reasonably
clean. All the damage they sustained