THE NORTH SEA OUTRAGE.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XII, Issue 1886, 5 November 1904, Page 5

THE NORTH SEA OUTRAGE.

RUSSIAN OFFICERS INTERVIEWED. PERSISTENT IN THEIR STATEMENTS. TORPEDOERS ON THE DOGGER BANK. PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, November 4. Clado affirms that the Admiral on entering the north Bea was trustworthily informed that two vessels were lying in a Scandinavian fjord, flying Sags of different nationalities at intervals, and they appeared to be waiting for something. Those on board the repairing ship Kamschatka, at tbe moment the Dogger Bank incident occurred, saw distinctly two torpedoes. Almost simultaneously the wireless apparatus on the battleships recorded a question, the text whereof cannot be reproduced, appearing to emanate from tbe Kamschatka, which was at the rear. The officers, learning afterwards that the transport had not asked the question, concluded that it emanated from the torpedoers seeking to glean information. After the Kamschatka had re-joined the fleet, the Admiral, believing himself overhauled by two torpedoers, ordered the firing. When the trawling fleet was seen the firing ceased.

Russian officers interviewed at Tangier, persisted in the statement that there were several torpedoers on the Dogger Bank, officered by Japanese, with small steamers furnished with the apparatus for the discharge of torpedoes. They sank a number, and the rest steamed away. The latter were clearly distinguished on tbe horizon. They had no lights when the firing began. Voices were heard at intervals in the firing. Tbe Russians were perfectly justified in their action. They did not express sorrow at tbe death of the fishermen, and said the whole affair was a preconcerted Anglo-Japanese plot.

INSPIRED GERMAN NEWSPAPERS. LAVISH PRAISES ON RUSSIA. London, November 4. Correspondents at Berlin show that while war was threatened inspired newspapers encouraged Britain with disquisitions on the enormity of the North Sea outrage. Now that things are pursuing a diplomatic course they confess that they have abandoned their first favourable impression of British vigour, her marit’me power and prowess, and endeavour to show that we have suffered a great diplomatic defeat. The papers lavish their praises on Russia. ALLEGED SUSPICIOUS JAPANESE BEHAVIOUR London, November 4. Diplomatists assert that the Russians will produce at tbe enquiry a detailed report of the movements of tbe Japanese in Europe, showing their suspicious behaviour. THE BOARD OF TRADE ENQUIRY. London, November 4. Tbe Board of Trade officials are taking eye witnesses’ testimony at Hull. Cabinet met for two houra to-day. It is understood that negotiations are proceeding favourably. A CONFERENCE OF ADMIRALS. Singapore, November 8. Admirals Noel, Fansbawe, and Willis are at present conferring here. SHEPHERDING THE BALTIC FLEET. London, Novembor4. Admiral Rozbjestvenski’s ships Liavo arrived at Tangier. Tbe British ships shadowing them from Vigo were five milos behind throughout. The vessels on both sides wore cleared for action.

Tbe “ Morning Post ” states that the Channel, Mediterranean, and East India Squadrons will successively and booevolently shepherd Admiral R.izjbostvi 1 l<i’ ' fleet during its voyage to the .-t r ist.

A CONGRATULATORY MOTION NEGATIVED.

Melbourne, November 4

Iu the Federal Senate Mr Higg3 moved that a cable message be sent to Britain and Russia congratulating them on referring the dispute to arbitration.

The motion was negatived by 18 votes to 10.

TO-DAY’S GABLE NEWS.

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