Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
AIIENIIUl
France Takes Every Means
But Force to Preserve
Neutrality.
ABOUT KAMRANH BAY
Japanese Demand Vigorous Ac-
tion---SquadrOn Reported
to Have Left.
ABOUT KAMRANH BAY

Paris, April 21.-As a result Of com
munications between the governments
at Paris and st. Petersburg the Rus
sian government has forwarded urgent
orders 10 Admiral Rojestvensky to rig
orously respect the neutrality of
French waters. This is a precaution-
airy measure.
instructions TO Ministers.
In addition special instructions have
been sent to the governor general of
Indo-China and Foreign Minister Del
casse mas instructed the French min
lister at Toxic to give the japanese
minister of foreign affairs assurances
that it is Frances purpose to preserve
strict neutrality. these being similar to
assurances given to DR.. Motono. Japa-
nese minister at Paris.
All Thnt Can BE Done.
According 10 the official view the
foregoing steps should exercise a dis
tinctly calming influence upon Japan
as they show France directly and
through Russia has adopted all avail
able means to urge respect of the neu-
trality of French waters.
Officials say the only additional
measure open is the use of French
warships to employ force in expelling
Rojestvensky's squadron.
Not Able TO Do IL
Such course however. is said to-
be impossible, owing to the small num-
Der of French ships in Indo-Chinese
waters. Moreover. an official remark
ed. Franco is not in the habit of re-
sorting to such extreme measures as
using force.
This is particularly true in the case
of Russia. owing to complications
which might arise from France adopt
ing forcible steps against Russia
VIII Heed Warming.
Therefore instructions already Civ
en- from Paris and St Petersburg are
relied upon to prevent Rojestvensky
from encroaching upon French terri
toTial waters
Are Inside French Waters.
Or. Motono in the course of the in
terview said his request was that
France observe neutralityby adopting
all necessary measures for preventing
Rojestvensky's squadron from remain
ing any longer in French territorial
waters at Kamranh bay. The minister
added the Russian ships are quite in
side French waters and not outside
them.
Holds the StnEe.
Iaran-S ba. "a, \,
effect OF bringing the Franco-Japanese
incident to the front rank of public
attention. Leading newspapers here
adopt the government view that For
Cign Minister DelCasse's assurances
calm he situation.
Deputy De LaneSsan (Tadical repub-
lican) former minister of the marine
and one time governor of Indo-China
says in Steele:
One View.
We cannot ignore the fact that
the Japanese people are greatly excit
ed by the war and that public opinion
may drive the Toxic cabinet to take
extreme action. We therefore insist
that the Rouvier ministry rapidly
adopt steps in conformity with the in
terests of France and the maintenance
of peace. All France agrees the gov
ernment has the duty of protecting
French neutrality and thus preserving
the worlds peace
Responsibility il Heavy.
Humane. socialist. says:
If the impending naval battle oc
ours in Indo-C Chinese waters and tht
Russian squadron seeks refuge in on
ports then France may be suddenl,
dragged into a conflict in spite of her
self that would mean war and the gov
ernment which through feeblenesS o
blindness permitted such catastro
phe to occur would bear one of tn
most terrible responsibilities histor
has known.
Nessnge From Russia.
Paris. April PA telegram receiv
ed mere from St Petersburg under
stood 10 be of official origin says:
The Russian admiralty has notitie'
Rojestvensky of the grave danger &
Deace which will be entailed il tn
STAY of his squadron on the coast o
AMMAN is prolonged contrary TO th
laws of neutrality No doubt Is CT
tertained that the admiral will carr