The Vladivostock Squadron.
On the Track" of 'Frisco
Steamers.
Russia's Motive,
A Wilful Affront to the
Powers.
A Disastrous "War.
The Malacca to be Released.
Russians Angry.
Germany ..Appeased.-
•■Received; July' 27,: 8.50 a.m,
■:.'•■. V LONDON, July 26. Ine Russian Vladivostock squadron is hovering on the" track of San Francisco'steamers. : •-•-.• It is believed at'.Tokio tEat 'Russia is. necking to? affront Britain, Germany, and America in the . hope' of
finding an avenue to retire from a 'disastrous' war. -.", ■■..-■■ ' The Standard's St. Petersburg correspondent says it is certain the Malacca will be released at Algiers. ' Russian- naval authorities ''.niro greatly angered.at the frustration of their. ;plans;, "*■-" . •■ Diplomatists are equally-' incensed with the naval authorities for creating an international difficulty: without consulting-.the Foreign Office. The Times' Berlhi correspondent states: that now that the Prinz Hicnriehs' confiscated . mail. bao S havo been surrendered and the.. Scandia released, Germany shows no disagreement with Russia and-is indefinite respecting, the future of the "Dardanelles.. ■ ' Other accounts state' Germany does not disfavour Russia's claims to pass commercial cruisers through tbe Dardanelles. ■ - " ,
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7899, 27 July 1904, Page 5
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173The Vladivostock Squadron. Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7899, 27 July 1904, Page 5
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