Britain seeks clear line on contraband and Russian deeds
In Parliament today Premier Balfour and Lord Lansdowne clarified Britain's stance on Russian contraband and the volunteer fleet. They defended the Knight Commander sinking as an international outrage yet said no neutral ship would be sunk again. Lords and Commons heard about Russia's broadened contraband list and insistence on prize-court decisions, with talks continuing to avoid further seizures.
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Balfour
House of Commons
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Russia
London
Gu Yiews
Great Britain
James Bryte
United States
Bryce
Gibson Bowles
Dardanelles
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Marquis of
Ripon
Lansdowne
Lora Lansdowne
Petersburg
Smolensk
Foreign Office
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British Declares Munitions Only Contraband Under New Rule
A London Times dispatch reports Britain will only deem munitions of war contraband. Vessels carrying government stores to the Far East must sign declarations that they do not carry guns explosives or armament for Russia or Japan. The Times notes coal shortages for Russian fleets complicate shipments amid wartime trade controls.
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London Times
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Fimes
Yish
Nere
Far East
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Viadivostok
Thea’s Owner to Appeal Vladivostok Prize Court Ruling
Berlin Aug C Hussla notified the German government of the Vladivostok prize court decision making the German owned steamer Thea a lawful prize. Owner Diedrichsen will appeal to the Russian admiralty with German support. Berlin plans to press the protest after further evidence. The Reichstag debates contraband of war and its foods, with Britain likely to wait on a broader international agreement.
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Refugee reports Japanese siege at Port Arthur amid heavy fire
A refugee arriving at Liaoyang describes fortress defenders unmoved by extreme heat while shells and bullets rain on every perimeter. Japanese assaults near Wolf Hills, led by Field Marshal Oyama and senior officers, were costly but repulsed, with Russian losses estimated at 1,509 and Japanese at 10,000. spies and crowding villagers add to the tension as feed and medical aid falter.
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Port Arthur
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Arabia Case Reports Believern Seizure Authority Test
Ambassador McCormick cabled the State Department with the Vladivostok prize court findings on the Arabia. It states the seizure was regular and that only part of the cargo was contraband. The rest, including flour bound for neutral ports, was not contraband and the ship should be released. Secretary Hay will push the issue as a test of belligerent rights over foodstuffs not destined for armed forces. The department believes such goods are not contraband and will seek release or compensation from Russia.
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Frussia
Lord Lansdowne
United States
McCormick
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Arabia
Japan
Hay
Detour by Japanese Scene of Next Great Battle
A Russian officer reports Japanese flanking of Liaoyang as Oku’s army maneuvers toward Mukden. Fortifications at Liaoyang, built under Velichko, may enable hold or siege while Kuropatkin favors retirement north if needed. Rumors of Linovitch moving from Vladivostok add to strategic uncertainty near Anshanshan and Yantai coal region.
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Haicheng
Liaoyang
Liao Valley
Mukden
Niuchwang
Oku
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Bureau of Operations
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Bureau
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Velichko
Linovitch
Vladivostok
War Office
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Tali-tse
Benttzu
Yantai
Yuan Ki Kai
Associated Press
Anping
Houtsiatze
Frontal Attack Doubtful as Japanese Weigh Flank Route
Reported movement along the coast above Yinkow hints Japanese strategy favors flanking around Liaoyang rather than frontal assault. Russian defenders at Liaoyang brace for a large battle while speculation swirls about Japanese maneuvers near Mukden and above the railroad. Newsroom dangers hinder telegraphic dispatches and messengers, with August incidents including a dispatch robbery near Antung.
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Mystery of War Ships and Port Arthur Squadron Details
Continued from the first page, the article lists the Port Arthur squadron under Rear Admiral Withoft with battleships Retvi Zan Pobieda Peresylet Sevastopol Czarevitch Poltava, armored cruiser Bayan and protected cruisers Pallada Diana Askold. Novik likely left at Port Arthur. Bezobrezott’s command claim is false. he is ill at Viddivestok. Poltava’s 16 knot pace limits squadron speed, slower than Japanese ships at 18 knots, with deterioration likely in both fleets.
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Poltava
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Pallada
Diana
Askold
Novik
Port Arthur
Withoft
Bezobrezott
Viddivestok
Reports of Battle in Far East Naval Clash
Reports from Tokyo and Chefoo recount a major naval engagement as the Russian squadron left Port Arthur on August 1. The battle raged through the day with Japanese forces, and by August 11 Russian ships appeared to head toward Port Arthur. A Russian torpedo gunboat sought to disarm at Chefoo, seen as evidence the fleet may abandon Port Arthur.
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Deaths of Dr James H Montgomery and Abram R Colborn
Meadville August 11 James H Montgomery A M Ph D vice president of Allegheny College and noted scientist died after a several weeks illness aged fifty survived by his wife Michigan City August 1 Abram R Colborn millionaire lumber firm head died today of paralysis
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Allegheny College
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Gloom at Czar's Capital Amid War News
London Times cable notes grim mood from St Petersburg reporting doubt over reliable war intelligence. Port Arthur and Liaoyang frustrate hopes as Russian garrison fatigue grows, officials fearing capitulation or destruction after a prolonged six month campaign.
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Port Arthur Report Dismisses Refugee Alarm
Captain Bradley, aboard the British steamer Hipsang, arrived in Shanghai after being torpedoed by Russians on July 16. While detained at Port Arthur he could shop for provisions, noting plentiful supplies and no siege signs. He observed well dressed Russian officers, good morale, open shops, and a bustling town with frequent communication to Chefoo, contradicting refugee pessimism.
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Washington
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Port Arthur
Chefoo
Retvizan
Nixon in St. Petersburg on ship machinery talks
In St. Petersburg Lewis Nixon of New York arrived at the Russian admiralty's request and is negotiating with Russian officials. Reports say the discussions concern selling ships machinery to Russia, with advancement possible but details unclear. A New Yorker may be involved in sensitive talks amid wartime restrictions.
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