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R0JESTvENSKY is
GIVEN A WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT FROM
ST. PETERSBURG.
MUST RESPECT NEUTRALITY
Action Is Taken as Result Of Com
munication from French Govern
ment-Latest Phases of War
in Far East.

St. Petersburg, April 22.-Reports
are current here that the Russian sec
ond Pacific squadron has already left
Kamranh bay and is on the way to
but the government will
proceed with action on the Japanese
protest as if the squadron had not
continued its voyage.
Must Respect Neutrality.
Paris, April Pas result Of COM
between the governments
at Paris and st. Petersburg the Rus
sian government has forwarded urg-
ent orders to Admiral Rojestvensky to
vigorously respect the neutrality of
French waters. This is precaution-
airy measure. In addition special in
ernor general Of IndoChina, M. Beau,
and Foreign Minister Delcasse has in
structed the French minister at Toxic
to give the Japanese minister of for
eign affairs assurances that it is
Frances purpose to preserve strict neu-
trality. these being similar to the as
surances given TO DR.. Motono, the
Japanese minister at Paris.
Suggestion of Force.
According to the official view the |
foregoing steps should exercise dis
tinctly calming influence upon Japan,
as they show France directly and
through Russia has adopted all avail
able means to insure respect of the
neutrality of French waters. The Off
Gals say that the only additional
measure open is the use Of French
warships to employ force in expell-
ing Rojestvensky's squadron. Such a
course, however, is said to be impos-
sible, owing to the small number of
French ships in Indo-C Chinese waters.
Moreover, as an official remarked,
France Is not in the habit of resort
ing to such extreme measures as US
ing force. This is particularly true
in the case of Russia, owing to the
complications which might arise from
France adopting forcible steps against
Russia. Therefore, the instructions
already given from Paris and st. Pc
tersburg are relied upon to prevent Ad-
miral Rojestvensky from encroaching
upon French territorial waters.
Admiral Will Obey Orders.
A telegram received here from st.
Petersburg and understood to be OF
official origin, says:
1.-THE Russian admiralty has notified
Admiral Rojestyensky of the grave
danger to peace which will be en-
tailed If the stay of his squadron on
the coast of AMMAN is prolonged con-
trary to the laws of neutrality. No
doubt is entertained that the admiral
will carry out the formal instructions
sent to him"
Must Wait Several Days.
st. Petersburg, April Pho reply Is
expected from Vice Admiral Rojestven-
sky for several days relative to the in
structions to him to respect the neutral
fty Of French waters. Admiral Wire
MUS stated last night that Rejestven-
sky's telegram announcing his arrival
at Kamranh bay took four days in trans
mission. Admiral Wirenius added that
he had no idea Of the present wherea-
bouts Of Rojestyensky. but that be be-
lieved he had left Kamranh bay
No Trouble Feared.
ST. Petersburg, April 22.-The foreign
Office displays no anxiety as result Of
the protests made by Japan over the
alleged violation 81 French neutrality,
expressing confidence that when all the
facts are known 1t will be found that
The Russians did not violate the neu-
trality of France. Serious complica-
lions are not anticipated. The latest
word of Admiral Rojestvensky was the
dispatch from the agent Of the finance
ministry at Shanghai saying the squad
ron had passed through the Straits OF
Formosa, but the authority given by
the agent for his statement is consid-
cred doubtful. The admiralty processes
good deal OF skepticism regarding
all the dispatches from the far east re-
porting the location of Russian vessels,
pointing out that false news is likely
TO be set afloat deliberately, The Off
cials here neither deny nor affirm the
report that Rojestvensky is still at
Hamranh bay.
No Protest far Great Britain.
Paris, April 22.-It was stated at the
foreign Office late Friday afternoon that
no representations Of any kind had been
presented by Great Britain concerning
neutrality. At the same time it is an
rieipated that some such representa-
lions Will be made. The fact that the
British ambassador, Sir Francis BERTHE,
mas given up his eastern holidays and
will return to Paris after q conference
with Foreign Secretary Lansdewne ap-
pears to support this view. However,
the cordial relations existing between
France and Great Britain would doubt
less sasdify any representations SO as to
seiieve theta from serious significance
Anything like an energetic protest from
Great Britain at this tine would be deep
sy wounding to France, ;wtiS relies on
the nglo-French entente as countess
poise to Germany's menaces over Mo
rocco.
At Standstill.
ST. Petersburg, April PA dispatch
from Gutziatzy states that the Japanese
movement eastward has come to 9
standstill on line extending through
tsauAatzu Tuaugu and Ufanlu, while
fr:sh Russian reenforcements are arrtv-
jng daily.
Heroism Recognized.
New York, April 22.-Consui Genera
Buenz, of Germany, on Friday received
from the German empress, Augusta
Victoria, 81 diplomas to be presented
to the women at the city hospital OF
North Brother island, who assisted il
the work of rescuing and caring fol