FEELING IN ENGLAND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12698, 29 October 1904, Page 5

FEELING IN ENGLAND.

London, October 27.

The Times says the situation is extremely grave, and the national indignation at Russia's attitude in the matter is , steadily and rapidly rising. If Admiral Roshdestvenski did make the astonishing statement attributed to him, Britain must demand and insist upon his in'stant dismissal and the meteing of exemplary punishment out to him. It adds, " Apparently Russia is repeating the dilatory tactics which she used in relation to the crisis created by the volunteer cruisers St. Petersburg and Smolensk. I

The Secretary of State for India (Mr. Rrodrick), speaking at Godalming, said the Tsar's regret was not sufficient reparation for an unprecedented outrage. The Standard declares that the Baltic fleet is a nuisance and a danger, and must be tied up and rendered powerless for mischief. If Russia will not perform the needful police duty Britain must warn Russia not to persist in trifling with a subject of the deepest gravity. There is an> increase in resoluteness of tone in all the British newspapers. They ridicule, the story that the Russians saw torpedo-boats in the German Ocean.

MAD, DRUNK,.OR A LIAR.

London, October 27.

The Pall Mall Gazette, commenting on the report of Admiral Roshdestvenski, says that the admiral, when • the attack waft made,, was either mad or drunk, or he is now a liar.'

ADMIRAL ROSIIDESTVENSKI'S APPOINTMENT.

ONLY TEMPORARY.

London-;, October 27.

It is stated'in St. Petersburg that Admiral: Roshdestvenski's commission only authorised him to take the Baltic fleet to' Spanish waters, as he had been appointed Minister for Marine prior to

ADMIRAL ROSHDESTFENSKI, Commander-in-Chief of the Baltic Fleet. his departure. The vacancy to be filled by Admiral Roshdestvcnsld has been caused by the; actingMinister, Viee-Admiral Avellau, having been appointed Director of the Red Cross organisation. FEELING IN" AUSTRALIA. - Adelaide, October 28. In the Assembly Mr. Cohen gave notice of a motion of sympathy with the sufferers in the outrage perpetrated by the Baltic fleet. The notice was received with ringing cheers from all sections of the House. EFFECT ON INSURANCE," , PROBABLE LIMITATION OF CARGOES. [SI «ttld»A»Bi— association.] Cbhistcitoroh* Friday. There is some uncertainty locally concerning the probable effect oi the international situation on insurance rates for cargoes, but insurance companies have made mo move in the direction of imposing special war rates. It is improbable that any very large cargoes will be exported from Lyttelton during next month. FEELING IN NEW ZEALAND. Before the concluding item of the programme at the Y.M.C.A. concert, Auek" land, last night, "Rule Britannia".wins sung by the performers and audience, followed by " Gcd Save the King." [fit TELEGKAPE.— ASSOCIATION.] _ Dtjnedin, Friday. The Caversham Borough Council passed a j resolution regarding the B&lfcie fleet outrage i similar to that adopted by the New Zealand J Parliament. j

RESOLUTION BY FEDERAL PAR- * LIAMENT. (EecelTcd October 29, 0.20 a.m.)

Melbourne, October 28. « In the House of Representatives Mr. Reid wished to ask the indulgence of the House to move a resolution in connection with the present grave crisis affecting the British Empire. He had consulted the Leader of the Opposition, who was full of sympathy.' He moved, "That this House feels bound at the present grave crisis to express its profound indignation at the cruel and -wanton attack made by the Russian fleet upon ! British fishermen whilst engaged; at their peaceful calling; that the House fullj' sympathises with the British Government and people in their demands that those who directed the outrage should be punished. At the same time it most earnestly hopes that' the peace existing between the British and Russian Empire) i ?rill be preserved by- a frank and honourable observance on the part of Russia of her obligations." Mr, Reid thought that discussion would only -weaken the effect of the resolution. The object of the Government was not to add to the difficulties of the British and Russian Governments. The chief motive was ,a mo& earnest desire to preserve the inestimable blesshjw of peace. Mr. Watson expressed'■.similar sentiments, which had his fullest sympathy in seconding. the resolution. The motion was earned unanimously, with cheats Mr Reid said that he would immediately despatch the resolution to the British Government. They nad a duty to .perform today. -He■believed that the situation was very grave. In the Senate Mr. Kynjon moved a similar resolution. Mr Hi™ moved an amendment similar to the motion adopted by the New Zealand Parliament.. After adverse criticism Mr. Higgs withdrew his amendment, and the resolution was earned unanimously.