Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-04
ENGLAND
AND RUSSIA
LOCK HORNS
PERsIAN SOLDIERS GIVE BAT
TIE TO ENGLISH MARINES
RUSSIA All THE BOTTOM OF
THE TROUBLE AND WILL BACK
PERSIA.
LuSrrrp rnnss InAsrD wIm.l

Teheran, Nov. ia pitched bat
tie between invading forces OF Eng.
lish troops, la ded under cover OF
the British warshlps, and Persian sol
diers occurred today near Kishm, in
tho Straits OF Ormuz. IL was re-
ported that many we're killed and
wounded on both sides. The COM
mander of the British cruiser Pros
perine is reported wounded.
The conflict is expected by diplo-
mats here TO result In serious differ
ences between England and Russia
over the latter's attempt to obtain a
trade port on the Indian ocean. II is
predicted that Germany and France
also will be drawn into the struggle.
A considerable Russian force, act
ing as workmen and also as police
along the line of the proposed Te-
heran railroad to the Persian gulf is
in Persia, and in the event OF British
success II is believed the czar will
support the Persian cause.
According 10 more specific advices,
the Prosperine landed marines sever
al days ago at Lingah, which is across
the straits OF Ormuz from Kishm
island, on the Persian gulf. Blue
jackets were landed today, follow
ing an attack on the marines by Per-
sian troops. The result of the battle
and the number OF casualties was not
known at Teheran this afternoon.
1t was announced that England's
action was taken ostensibly Ito pre-
serve order in the British sphere of
influence in Persia"
II was learned today on the highest
authority that Russia and England
are working hand in hand, instead OF
at odds. IL is generally believed that
the lion and the bear. who have Ieal-
ousiy watched each others progress
is Asia. have come to secret agree
ment for dividing Persia.
Russia needs Persia for a seapors
in Asia that is not ice-bound. Here
tofore diplomats in Asia have pre-
dicted conflict over the division be-
tween England and Russia. Now, It
appears. Russia sees an opportunity
20 attain her object. with the assist
anee OF Great Britain.
Germany, France and Austria. who
have large interests In the trans
Persian railroad, are expected TO op-
pose England's action I'm landing men
and creating a oasus belli. II would
not be surprising, say close obsery-
ers OF the situation, II Germany.
France and Austria should go TO any
length 20 prevent the partition OF the
,Shah's domain.
Seeing that the ports In Persia on
the Gulf OF Oman and the Arabian
sea were open the year around, the
czar began the resuscitation of Persia
Backed by bis cossaclSs, he ostab-
iished Russian banks, schools. rall-
roads. churches and mercantile en-
terprises IN tho principal cities and
placed HIS advisers close to the Per-
sian throne,
England. fearing that the closely
guarded Indian frontier IN Baluchis-
tan and Afganistan. with their IA
nous mountain passes, tho Khaibar
and the Peiwar. might be mcnaced.
began the Angliolzing of that part Of
Persia within the British sphere Of
influence" Incidentally England
strengthened her position in India,
Recently England notified Persia
that unless better order was maln-
talned Il would invade the country,
and rsstore peace. charging the Per-
sian government an Indemnity
The threat was made with the
that Persia would be un-
.bIe TO pay the indemnity. would suf-
Ter loss OF customs houses, and the
'esnlt would be annexation ot part
II Perslan territory TO the British
,mpIre In Asia. British forces,
were landed in pursuance
4 this policy.
Turkeys interests probably will be
49, with those OF France, Germany