Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-27

called the present stage OF affairs q
game Of naval hide and seek" and de-
cIared that the admiralty was justified
in sending elusive dispatches, especi-
ally as there was reason to believe
that one motive of Japan In pressing
the question was the desire to learn
the exact position Of Rojestvensky's
squadron.
Heard CnnnOnading.
Saigon, French Cochin China, April
A.-The complete Russian fleet left
Kamranh bay on April 20 at midday.
Al night heavy cannonading was heard
out at sea. 1t is supposed the Russian
feet was engaged with a portion OF
the Japanese squadron. Before the
departure Of the squadron Vice Ad-
miral Rojestvensky visited Admiral
Jonquieres.
No Russian officer or sailor landed
from the feet In Kamranh bay. They
had expected Nebogatoff's detachment
Of the squadron to arrive at any mo-
ment.
The natives were highly pleased
with the great rise in the price of pro-
visions owing to the Russians visit.
OgIcinI Activity at Manila.
London, April 24.--A dispatch from
Manila, April %, to the Daily Mail
says: "vice Admiral Togo's' matt
feet will assemble south Of Formosa
on April 26. The Japanese consul here
| has received a long cipher message
concerning Kamimura's squadron
which is expected tomorrow (Sun-
day.. The consul says the ships will
not enter Manila harbor, but will
cruise outside.
There is great ofiicial activity here.
The American admiral, the Japanese
consul and the general in command
have held conferences. The admiral
on Monday will confer with Gov. Gen.
Wright"
The correspondent at Saigon Of the
Daily Mail, under date Of April %,
states that the Russian squadron Is
short Of stores and that French and
German ships are leaving Saigon al
most daily with huge supplies and
dispatches, and that other steamers
are being chartered for the same pur-
pose.
| Saigon" the correspondent adds,
''ls reaping a big harvest. believe
that portion Of the Russian squad
ron will meet the Japanese while the
rest Of the vessels make a detour to
reach Vladlvost0k."
Japanese Pleased.
Toxic, April 24.-The announcement
that in response to Japan's represen-
tatlons France has promised the ex-
pulslon Of the Russian second Pacific
squadron from Kamranh bay and af-
hrmed her determination to maintain
neutrality is received here with pleas
ure and has relieved the tension OF
popular feeling, although 1t Is believed
that II Rojestvensky entered Kamranh
bay for the purpose Of finally prepar-
ing for a dash north the purpose was
accomplished before he was ordered
to leave. There is also suspicion
that Rojestvensky may simply make
technical removal from French ter
ritorial waters by going outside the
three-mile limit. Hence the incident
will remain Enclosed until the Rus
SLAMS depart from the Indo-Chiness
waters.
Reported Firing Not Confirmed.
London April 24.-Beyopd the report
that from Kamranh bay the Russian
second Pacific squadron proceeded
northward there is no further news Of
any kind nor confirmation Of the re-
ported firing on Kamranh bay. There
have been rumOrs recently that a por-
ton Of Rojestvensky's squadron was
at Halnan near the promontory Of
Llenohau II these rumors are true Il
Is supposed the whole squadron may
reassemble there and endeavor in Chin.
csc waters to continue cpallng and
other preparations
Little Attentionis paid here to re
ported movements Of the japanese
warships. Il considered that vice Ad.
miral Togo Is not likely TO lift the vei
NJ aeeracv ercenf for the exureea uur