FEELING IN EUROPE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1715, 11 January 1905, Page 18

FEELING IN EUROPE.

LONDON, Jauuary 3. The French press, while applauding the stoic heroism of the defence, considers that the capture of Port Arthur will produce an overwhelming moral effect in the Far East, appealing to the yellow races as an awakening of solidarity. The withdrawal of Europe before them will seem no mere possibility, but a reality. General Nogi’s success, says one paper, is hound to exercise a crushing weight on future operations. LONDON, January 3. There is a consensus of opinion in Germany that the war will continue unabated. It is expected that Vladivostock will bo next attacked. The general view is that the Russian loan will not be affected by the fall of Port Arthur. LONDON, January 3“The Times” says General Stoessel has done all the most exacting code of military honour could demand or human energy and devotion accomplish. The British, American, and Continental press applaud General Stoessel. LONDON, January 3. Lord Roberts considers the Russians made a magnificent defence. He says: “General Stoessel is a splendid fellow. How all the world must admire him!” Lo-rd Wolseley also considers the defence was splendid, and admires the indomitable pluck and determination of the Japanese. Major-General Baden-Powell describes the result as “an honourable surrender after a splendid defence.” Major-General Sir Alfred Turner. In-spector-General of the Auxiliary Forces, considers that Russia, in order to reinstate herself, will turn her attention to the north-west frontier of India. Admiral Rowon-Smith describes the siege as “the most daring and persistent attack, and the most heroic defence, on record.” LONDON, January 4 The .news cf the surrender of Stoessel’s garrison came as a thunderbolt in Russia At first it was disbelieved, but afterwards it was accepted with quiet resignation, and almost with relief, many remarking that General Stoessel should have surrendered long ago.