RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1077, 26 August 1904, Page 2

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

THE SIEGE OP POET ARTHUR ATTACK ON GOLDEN HILL THE FORTS SILENCED THE RUSSIAN BOATS AT SHANGHAI THEIR FLAGS LOWERED BY ORDER OF THE CZAR VOLUNTEER VESSEL STOPS ANCHOR LINER Frwi Aiiooitf.ioii.—(JoDjrijflt

London, August 25

The engagement between -the Novik and Tsushema was so protrac. ted and tierce that many of the Tsushema's officers in tho stress of the combat lost their voices, and had to write the words of command with chalk, THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR FORTS AT GOLDEN HILL SILENCED Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, August 25 The cruisers Nisshin and Kassuga have bombarded and silenced the forts at Golden Hill, THE RECENT NAVAL FIGHT DIANA STRUCK UNDER WATER LINE Press Association,—Copyright lOXdon, August 25 Advices from Saigon show that a Japanese shell damaged tho Diana below tho water line, and that another killed four and wounded 23 of the crow,

arrived at Suez after the Smolensk bad Hailed, and that every effort would bo made to communicate with her, London, August 25 ihe Russian Ambassador has had several interviews with the Dutch inemlwr o( tho Hague Arbitration Tribunal. This is interpreted to mean that he is sounding him regarding the definition of contraband, and also as to tho proper attitude in connection with tho liochitelni case. London August 25 The belief is .growing that the seizures are the result of the strained relations between tho Russian Admiralty and tho Foreign Office. AN ANOI-lOR LINER STOPPED Press Association—Copyright London, August 25 Tho Ural stopped the Anchor liner Asia, bound to Calcutta, off Cape St. Vincent, examined her papers, and allowed her to proceed,

(The Diana is a etuiser of 6731 totiß aud six guua. fcjho was previously disabled,]

AFFAIRS AT SHANGHAI EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT VIAGS OF THE CRUISERS LOW'am Press Association.—(jopyrighL Loxdox, August 2;>

The Chinese authorities at Peltin hum given the Askold iiiul Grosovoi four more days to repair, which is interpreted to mean that China wishes to save her face, as the warships had disregarded her authority. Happily the Czar's order has been received commanding Admiral Retzenstem to disarm both vessels. Tiie flags woro loworod at seven this evening, THE VOLUNTEER FLEET THE RECENT RAIDS BRITISH PUBLIC INCENSED NAVAL PROTECTION URGED Press Association,—Copyright London, August 25 The city is indignant at tho supposed action o£ the Smolensk, and many are urging the necessity for naval protection,

There is increasing suspense at the growing arrears of shipments. The Pall Mall Gazette says the situation is intolerable.

Tho St. James' Gazette declares that the situation is dangerous, but that even now it is perhaps not too late for drastic action to mend what procrastination has injurod. Tho Globo states that if Russia pleads that she is unable to com. mnnicate with ships on a roving commission, an intimation that the Smolensk and St, Petersburg would be_ brought to a British port under British escort, to await a message from tho Czar, would havo a stimulating effect on the Russian IntelliDepartment, The Westminster Gazette recommends a calm survey and tho taking of a broad view of tho whole circumstances. We should abstain from a panic unworthy of ourselves. The paper does not boliovo that in. quiry would show special animus against British shipping, The Daily Mail adopts a similar tone, ami urges deliberation, firmness, and tact, Renter's St, Petersbmg correspondent says that the reported appearance of the Smolonsk in South Africa came as an undoubted surprise to Count Lainsdorll. Whether tho captain _ acted on the Admiralty's instructions or on his own initiative it is impossible to say in face of the general staff's reticence. He adds that the sovere comments of tho English newspapers are generally regarded aH artificial ebullitions, or a sort of after effect of indignation produced by tho Malacca, Knight Commander, and other cases. It was semi.officially stated on Wednesday night that instructions sent to tho volunteer cruisers did not r«acli the Smolensk, they having