The San Francisco call., 1905-06-05
RUSSIAN SHIPS PERMITTED
TO REPAIR 1T MANILA.
SLAV VESSELS
UNSEAWORTHY
Every Courtesy Shown Ad-
miral and Men by the
American Naval Officials

MANILA. June z.-The board OF inspec-
ton appointed by Admiral Train to ex-
anime the Russian cruisers that have ar
rived. here reports that sixty days will be
required TO repair the Oleg,- thirty days
the Aurora and seven days the JemtcnuS'
Admiral Enouist requests permission 10
repair here, as his ships are unable TO
sail except in a smooth sea on account OF
the unpatched holes near the water line. :
Rear Admiral Enquist, accompanied
by Rear Admiral Train and the French
Consul, formally called upon Governor
General Wright to-day. After the usual
greetings had been exchanged. Gov
ernor Wright asked:
Admiral Enquist, 90 you wish TO
Ttay at Manila permanently
Rear Admiral Enquist replied;
MY ships are unseaworthy. ! have
tot heard from my Government and
leQuest time TO make repairs.
Governor Wright replied that. accord
ing TO his construction OF the neutrality
laws, the Russian vessels could remain
long enough 10 make necessary repairs,
and, after these were finished. they
must leave within twenty-four hours or
dismantle and intern Rear Admiral
Enouist requested permission to bring
his ships behind the breakwater for re-
pairs. This request was granted him
and the ships will be moved on Tuesday
morning.
Narita Goro, the japanese Consul.
called upon Governor Wright just pre-
vious TO Rear Admiral Enquist and
made inquiry regarding the probable
disposition Of the Russian warships.
On leaving he met Rear Admiral En-
ouist in the corridor of the Governors
residence and rendered him q profound
salutation.
Rear Admiral Enquist and staff then
called upon Major General Corbin, TO
whom Rear Admiral Enquist expressed
great gratitude for the hospitality and
comfort afforded the Russians and the
courtesy with which General Corbin Of
fered the use of the army hospitals, to-
gether with surgeons and food for the
wounded Russian sailors. General Corbin
asked:
Admiral. how many admirals were
there in the hght?"
There were four of Us" replied the
admiral. The others are in better luck
now than l."
The tears were streaming down the
Russian officers face as he said this.
An officer on board the Russian cruiser
Oieg says that the unexploded torpedoes
discharged by the japanese are a menace
tc shipping in the China Sea.
The deaths to-day aboard the Russian
ships now bring the total Of killed up TO
1orty-one. and there are five additional
cases in the hospital. American navy
surgeons are assisting the Russian sur
geons in their work Of caring for the
wounded
Rear Admiral Endduist lost his flagship
in the naval fight and then transferred
his flag to the Aurora and left the hght
oU Saturday night He claims that he did
not know that the fight was continued on
Sunday He declared that the Japanese
attack was so sudden and so ferocious
that his section was completely over
whelmed. The ships of his section while
attempting 10 reach Vladivostok were at
the same time looking for a fight with
the japanese and when they encountered
their opponents fought gallantly.
The Russian ships steamed into Ma
Mia at speed of fifteen knots. The Rus
slams are now taking on food supplies.