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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
Reports from Odessa Libau and Kronstadt describe mutinies and heavy fighting as bluejackets and troops clash. Fire and pillage rage in port areas while authorities struggle to contain riots and political upheaval across Ukraine and Baltic regions.
A sketch details the Kniaz Potemkine with twelve inch guns forward and aft and six inch guns amidships. The 12 500 ton vessel carries 6386 crew and speed of 17 knots with electric hoists and gun handling. Described as one of Russia’s best modern warships, formidable in the Black Sea fleet. The Tria Sviatitlia is noted as large but older and lighter armed.
European powers face a clash with Turkey and British interests over Odessa. If warships approach, they must honor existing treaties, including Unkiar Ske_lessi, restricting passage through the Dardanelles, while Britain weighs protecting its own shipping and treaty commitments.
Lodz reports calmer conditions under martial law with streets quiet after 9pm and factories reopening. Officials cite 300 to 400 killed and 1,000 wounded in recent days while wage gains averaging 20 percent have reduced pressure to strike. In Warsaw factories voters reject strikes and praise martial law for stabilizing the city after months of unrest.
Admiral Skrydloff said Russian front news was bad but he doubted Japanese plans to seize Vladivostok before testing Gen. Linovitch. He favored an alliance with Japan as likely to be moderate in demands. Lieut. Gen. Gripenberg named Inspector General of Infantry after Manchuria recall. The Nasha Shisa states paper money in circulation rose from 598,000,000 to 905,000,000 rubles since the war began.
East side anarchists packed Clinton Hall to praise odessa news and raise funds for Russian revolutionists. John Most led fiery calls to topple plutocracy while Emma Goldman was absent and police watched closely. Funds near $100 were collected as speakers urged global revolt.
Article recalls 1797 mutinies at Spithead and the Nore, led by Richard Parker, and the ensuing clash with Admiralty. Describes mutineers seizing ships, firing on fortifications, and demanding pay and prize money reforms. Includes later event of Hermione officers killed in the West Indies and notes on Baltic fleet movements.
Naval Arsenal at Libau reports ships being fitted out at the Baltic port where a mutiny occurred. Libau, an important Baltic Sea harbor with an artificial basin, enjoys reduced winter freezing and direct connections to the sea.
Special to The New York Times reports naval officers in Washington view the Odess a mutiny as a result of long delayed reforms in the Russian Navy. Chouknin’s fiery report spurred discipline changes under Kruger, which critics say swung too far toward harshness, leaving crews distrustful and the Potemkine overly capable yet undermanned. No State Department cable about Odessa or U S property had arrived by night.
The Danish steamer Prinsesse Marie was overhauled June 22 by the Russian cruiser Terek. After cargo declared contraband the Prinsesse Marie was sunk. Her crew is safe. Last reported at Singapore bound for Japan. Insured for $350,000 in London with large cargo insurance. The Terek also sank the British steamer Ikhona.
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