Britain Defines Contraband In War Sea Clash Debate
In both Houses Premier Balfour and Lord Lansdowne restated Britain’s stance on Russian contraband rules and the fate of neutral ships. They named the Knight Commander incident an international outrage and urged steady policy, while noting Russia’s new wide definition of contraband and pushing for mutual restraint and arbitration.
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Dardanelles
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
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British Ruling Declares Only War Munitions Contraband
London dispatch reports Britain will require ships carrying government stores to the Far East to sign declarations that they carry no munitions of war. The Times notes the declaration defines contraband as only munitions of war, amid coal shortages affecting Russian fleets, with earlier high tariffs hindering coal shipments to Port Arthur and Vladivostok.
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Nere
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Thea Prize Case Prompts German Appeal Fight
Berlin Aug C Hussla has notified the German government of the Vladivostok prize court ruling that the German steamer Thea is a lawful prize due to Japanese port service and charter. Owner Diedrichsen will appeal to the Russian admiralty, with government support. Germany’s stance on contraband of war, debated since 1900, remains cautious as Britain may seek to keep the issue open for strategic naval reasons.
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Russian fortress holds amid Japanese siege at Wolf Hills
Refugee from Port Arthur reports Russians still at posts in Liaoyang amid scorching heat and shellfire. Women carry water while bullets erupt around the fortress. Japanese attacks at Wolf Hills renewed July 26 27 and captured July 30 with heavy losses on both sides.
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Arabia Case Echoes in State Department Move on Prize Court
Ambassador McCormick wired yesterday with the first official report from Vladivostok on the prize court decision in the Arabia affair. The seizure was deemed regular, part of the cargo contraband, but the ship and the remaining cargo not contraband were released. Secretary Hay uses the ruling to test belligerent rights to seize neutral foodstuffs. the department will press that such goods are not contraband and seek release or compensation if Russia accepts.
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Detour by Japanese Scene of Next Great Battle
A reconnaissance near Anshanshan shows Japanese detouring Liao Valley toward Mukden. Oku’s force is a split army, with a small frontline brigade and artillery. Russians fortify Liaoyang with strong stores and expert Velichko designs. Analysts expect possible clash or prolonged stand at Liaoyang while Kuropatkin contemplates retreat.
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Frontline Strategy and Rail Link Risks in Far East War
Reports indicate Japan plans flank maneuvers near Liao Yang rather than frontal assault, with a large force moving along the coast above Yinkow. Russian defenses around Liaoyang strengthen while messengers fear travel due to Chinese attacks near Antung. Speculation on Kuropatkin’s flank and potential railway disruption, amid cautious Japanese maneuvers and ship line embargoes from the Pacific Mail, Occidental and Oriental, and others.
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Mystery of War Ships and Port Arthur Squadron
Continuation from the first page lists battleships Retvi Zan Pobieda Peresylet Sevastopol Czarevitch Poltava armored cruiser Bayan and protected cruisers Pallada Diana Askold. Bayan repaired. Novik likely left at Port Arthur. Port Arthur squadron led by Rear Admiral Withoft. Bezobrezott not in command and ill at Viddivestok. Poltava limits speed to sixteen knots, Japanese battleships at eighteen. both squadrons slowed.
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Novik
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Reports of Battle Between Japanese and Russian Fleets
The Japanese Legation and American Embassy report a major naval engagement near Port Arthur. Russian forces emerged from Port Arthur on August 1, with heavy fighting lasting into the day. A Russian torpedo gunboat seeks asylum at Chefoo, and a Pobleda type battleship appears toward Port Arthur.
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Deaths of James H Montgomery and Abram R Colborn
Meadville Pennsylvania August 11 James H Montgomery A M Ph D vice president of Allegheny College and noted scientist died after weeks of illness He was fifty and survived by his wife Michigan City Indiana August 1 Abram R Colborn millionaire lumber firm head died today of paralysis
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Gloom at Czar's Capital in War News From St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg via Paris correspondents show growing despondency over the war. Port Arthur and Liaoyang struggle reflect lingering Russian reverses as officials warn of possible capitulation or destruction after six months of fatigue and alertness.
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Port Arthur under calm despite refugee reports
Captain Bradley of the British steamer Hipsang, torpedoed by Russians July 16, arrived in Shanghai. Detained at Port Arthur he says provisions were plentiful and priced moderately. He found no siege or distress, shops open, morale high, and streets with families. Communication with Chefoo was frequent. Captain of the Retvizan claimed Port Arthur is provisioned for three years.
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Nixon in St. Petersburg New Yorker May Be Selling Ships Machinery
St Petersburg Aug 11 Lewis Nixon of New York, in St Petersburg for several days, has traveled at the request of the Russian admiralty. Negotiations are under way between the admiralty and Mr Nixon regarding ships machinery sales, as reports from the port indicate ongoing talks and possible deals.
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