Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08

EdctIcdIiy useless. COMMANDER 1OSSl
AMI 1000 loyal infantrymen then sur
rounded the barracks. They were I'M
der continual fire from the revolu-
tionists.
Helsingfors, Aug 2.-Except in
the vicinity of the fort, the town
presents practically a normal aspect.
During the evening large crowds as
sembled on the quays listening TO the
cannonade and watching the dense
columns Of smoke rising from The is
lands.
A white flag has been hoisted on
one of the islands, but it is prema-
ture to say whether the revolution
aries there have surrendered or not
In any event the fire from the battle
ship Slava and another warship I'M
doubtedly had its effect
The mutineers report that the Slava
was struck several times by their
fire.
During the afternoon a boat put
out from Sveaborg and was .bom
barded The occupants, who were
members of the red guard" were
taken into custody.
Last evening the strike committee
declared general strike, having
received an intimation that other
wise Helsingfors would be lombard
ed. Up to midnight, however, there
was no evidence of this strike.
Revolutionaries of Finland have is
sued an appeal to the troops TO sup
port the people in the fight for land
and liberty.
The Sveaborg muIiny first broke
out Monday among the sapper bat
talon, which had been disarmed in
the fortress. Artillery joined in
the revolt and together the muffin
GERS took possession of the forts.
The commander of the fortress ap-
pealed personally to the men, but his
words were UNDECIDED. The com
mander of The sapper battalion was
fired upon by his men and wounded.
He was then stoned to death and
thrown into the sea. -.
Continuous Connodng.
There has been continuous sharp
cannonading at Sveaborg since noon.
Smoke from burning buildings is Wis
ible here. During The afternoon a
rain of shrapnel was poured into The
sea in the vicinity of Lonnan island,
where a cruiser is stationed. Troops
are pouring into Helsingfors.
A rumor of the surrender of the
entire mutinous force at Syeaborg was
brought over to Helsingfors by the
postmaster at Sveaborg. 1t is i'm
possible to confirm The rumor here.
Fire from the cruisers has seriously
damaged Notifications. The muffin
GERS have failed in their efforts to
secure provisions.
At Z o'clock last evening the bat
tleship Czarevitch and the cruiser
at a distance so cable lengths. The
mutineers replied but their shots
seemed to fall short Firing ceased
at 9 O'Clock and boats were then
seen leaving the islands with
wounded
Anxiety in the Capital.
st, Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The city
is anxiously awaiting news of the
outcome of the battle between the
mutineers and government forces at
Sveaborg. No definite information
has been received here, owing to
damage done the land telegraph
wires. Advices have been received
here by the government by wire
less telegraphy, but were not di-
vulged.
The utmost Importance is attached
to the conduct of the fleet Accord
ing to a semi-official inimation the
crews of these vessels are still I'm
der the control of their officers, but
private advices say portions of the
crews have been corfi, ed below
decks for fear of mutiny.
There was rumor here that four
of the ships of the Baltic squadron
were in complete mutiny and roam
ing at large in the gulf of Finland,
and that the commandant at Cron-
stadt had been notified to be pre-
pared for an attack by these vessels.
It is worthy of note that a dis
pach 10 an official agency from Hell
siugfors announcing the arrival of the
feet off Sveaborg and the fact that
it opened fire does not mention what
ii opened fire against.
Revolt Nipped in the Bud.
The most intense anxiety still pre-
walls with regard to a possible up
rising at Cronsladt and the general
spread Of the revolt through the en-
lire naval establishment. A personal
visit by correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press to Cronstadt, however,
shows that the authorities there re
ceived timely warning of the events
at Sveaborg and nipped a possible
revolt in the bud They had the sit
uation well in hand Tuesday night
and quietly placed detachments of
infantry at The doors of the marine
barracks and removed the carbines
from the buildings.
Yesterday morning the 1900 sailors
composing the seventh equipage quar-
ferad at fyrOvEta5t whose fo,aT+s-